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Ingredients
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Fries
Garlic Aioli
Pesto
Method
Fries
- 1
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel the organic sweet potatoes and cut them into thin, even fries.
- 2
Season Fries
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
- 3
Bake Fries
Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Garlic Aioli
- 4
Prepare Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
- 5
Make Aioli
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Chill
Refrigerate the garlic aioli for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Pesto
- 7
Prepare Ingredients
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt.
- 8
Blend Pesto
While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- 9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed. Set aside.
