Baked Asparagus Chips and Baked Sweet Potato Fries

I have to admit that sometimes my cooking techniques are uncreative and boring. Meaning, the majority of the time I settle for boiled or steamed asparagus and baked sweet potatoes. WHY WHY WHY WHY? I have no idea. We all get in our ruts and routines. So, I stepped out of my bubble and tried something new- for me- and by no means a novel idea. I'm sure many have tried this before, but NOW it's our turn!!! :)

Baked Asparagus Chips (inspired by a dear friend)

Preparation: 5 minutes

Bake Time: 40 minutes

Serves: 1 person

Ingredients:

1/2 bunch asparagus

1 tsp olive or canola oil

sprinkle of salt

sprinkle of pepper

sprinkle of garlic powder

Steps:

1. Buy fresh asparagus and chop off the ends.

2. Place on a baking sheet. Poor about 1 tsp olive or canola oil in your hands and spread over asparagus. Be sure to lay each spear flat on sheet.

3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

4. Bake 30-40 minutes. Time varies based on individual ovens as well if you want yours more/less crispy!! Enjoy!

Uncooked Asparagus

Cooked/baked Asparagus

Sweet Potato Fries (inspired by above Baked Asparagus Chips)

Preparation: 5-10 minutes

Bake Time: 40-50 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

1 small/medium sweet potato, peeled and 1/4 inch long strips.

1 tsp olive or canola oil

sprinkle of salt

sprinkle of pepper

sprinkle of garlic powder

Steps:

1. Peel sweet potato

2. Cut into thin strips

3. Place on baking sheet and cover with olive/canola oil. Be sure to lay flat.

4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

4. Bake 30-40 minutes. Time varies based on individual ovens as well if you want yours more/less crispy!! Enjoy!

Of note: I paired these two side with the garlic baked cod recipe (from yesterday!)