Description
Pistachio-Crusted Sweet Potato Fries with Labneh are a colorful and delicious dish that combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with a nutty pistachio crust and a creamy labneh drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the labneh drizzle:
- 1 cup labneh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or mint) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and cutting them into fries, then soak them in cold water for 10 minutes.
- Make the pistachio crust by mixing chopped pistachios, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Drain and pat dry the sweet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and coat with the pistachio mixture.
- Bake the fries in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare the labneh drizzle by whisking labneh, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
Notes
- Use large, firm sweet potatoes for the best texture.
- Opt for fresh, unsalted pistachios for better control over saltiness.
- Space the fries out on the baking sheet to ensure they crisp up properly.
- Let the fries cool for a few minutes after baking for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Sweet Potato, Fries, Labneh, Healthy Snack