UM MISO GRAVY HELLURRRRRRR. The First Mess Cookbook is available! Thank you for this inspiring recipe. Most of the time they just come out like roasted sweet potatoes in a french fry shape, which is great in its own way, but not what we're looking for. Instagrams. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. It’s easy enough to make though and this is evidenced by how often I actually do get a little pot going. I am so loving this!ReplyCancel, Sooo, I just made this tonight. 1-2 green onions, sliced thin, vegan miso gravy ingredients: I even busted out the measuring tape for this one! Try to keep your cuts uniform so the potatoes cook evenly. It’s worth a listen if you like Drake, blog-related discussions, and some long-term relationship tidbits. One of our favorite recipes using this beloved tuber is our Twice Baked Savory Sweet Potato Casserole. Her energy and commitment has been contagious, so I’ve been getting cozy with my old blender pal, sure, but also re-focusing on movement, rest, water, deep breaths, and food that’s nourishing in all ways. While you can peel your sweet potatoes before making the fries, I prefer to leave the skin on. Take the fries out, remove the garlic cloves and place them on a cutting board. they’re everything i want!ReplyCancel, Yum! After i cooked fries in my house for a few times, i developed a perfect temperature/time combo. Happy long weekend xoReplyCancel, It’s so true that a lot of blog recipes these days seem to be crafted just to get page views, not for the sake of just enjoying the dish and wanting to share it. And some yummy superfood lattes in our hands? – not really looking forward to my kinda same-old salad desk-lunch routine. I’ve also read that King Arthur’s gluten-free all purpose flour mix is excellent for making gravy/thickened sauces. Thankyou!ReplyCancel, Made this today… I love it. Place the fries in … Love your podcast last week. -LReplyCancel, I love the idea of the miso gravy! I love sweet potato fries, but I kinda struggle to make em ‘wow.’ This is it!! 1 tsp chili paste/sriracha As for me, this is the best and mess free way to cook sweet potato fries. So good. The Great Soaking Debate. Spring-like thoughts, right? I made this today and it was delicious!ReplyCancel, Omg!! I'm super close, and honestly thought I'd get there in time to post on the blog today (along with a bomb dipping sauce), but these need the tiniest of tweaks. The water-cornstarch bath, as well as frying the potatoes twice, are the secrets to crispy, golden brown, deep-fried sweet potato fries.Soaking the raw potato strips in an ice water bath at the start also helps to keep the potatoes from sticking to each other, and adds to their crispiness. That gravy is A++. <3ReplyCancel, You’ve really got me with that miso gravy business. Tangy roasted garlic tahini yogurt dip recipe too. Your recipes are ever reliable, creative and just gosh darn tasty. I love savory side dishes. Also, I know it’s not a real barrier, but it feels like a big deal to break the Insta-barrier and say hi over here on your gorgeous blog. This sweet potato stew from The First Mess is just the sort of thing I want to make right now. We all gotta work hard together to get what’s ours. I like that you stay authentic though. … sticky and crispy sesame cauliflower bites . ‘Wait, that’s pepper!’ haha, Miso gravy + mayo?! TV HOMEPAGE All shows All episodes. May 19, 2019 - Crispy baked sweet potato fries! Remove from the oven and use a spatula to flip every fry over, one by one. So quick and easy too. 2 tsp curry powder I also roll into work with jars of goodness blended from my Vitamix, and I am not exaggerating when I say I have no idea how my life would be like without a great blender!ReplyCancel, This looks and sounds amazing, Laura! I wondered if sweet potato fries would benefit from a soak in water like my crispy potato wedges do. That aside, I find your sight inspiring and all class. I caught your podcast with Jessica and it was such a great listen. And the sweet potato is so good for you, adding sugar is an abomination. Sweet Potato Fries are a little less formal than that casserole. Other amazing loaded-style fries on the internet! To make baked sweet potato fries, wash and peel the sweet potatoes then cut them into sticks. salt + pepper to taste dang girl….miso gravy on everything please, especially these sweet potato fries. So fresh and fun and real. Sweet potato & quinoa cakes w/ creamy lemony slaw. Something that doesn’t take too long, is hearty enough for a main, that doesn’t have too many weird health food store ingredients etc. Seriously? That all-encompassing potential of one simple change/addition. Spread the sweet potatoes evenly onto the baking pans, being careful not to overcrowd the pans (the fries shouldn’t touch each other). I’m in love with sweet potatoes at the momento haha this looks super scrumptiouuus, https://aspoonfulofnature.wordpress.com/ReplyCancel, Ooooh, you’ve got my interest now! 1 tbsp olive oil The thing about homemade, baked sweet potato fries is that they're hard to get right. No need to complicate things or over think it, the best meals come together when you’re not forcing it! It’s gonna be that kind of post… Always cook frozen potato fries at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. :)ReplyCancel, Would it be wrong to call this poutine? This shape will lend itself better to fries, and they’re usually easier to cut. Thanks for this incredibly kind comment. Rotate the … With the fries in the oven. Like the stuff that isn’t really for a meal, but is just fun stuff you’ve always wanted to try–like making fresh pasta, or making cured egg yolks, or making a complicated dessert.ReplyCancel, Good god, this sounds over the top delicious. 1 tbsp maple syrup Toss the fries in olive oil and they are ready for the oven. I want a gravy duct in my house now.ReplyCancel, This: https://youtu.be/XdLBkAyQSmo?t=253 ;) (but also: watch the whole thing cuz it’s hilarious)ReplyCancel, Hahahaa, that is one of the best things I’ve ever seen. Add the miso mixture to the lightly simmering stock mixture in the pot. This looks soooo good! xoReplyCancel, GASP. 2 tsp mellow white miso And pretty easy too. Most of the time they just come out like roasted sweet potatoes in a french fry shape, which is great in its own way, but not what we're looking for. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Those wedges are made with Russet potatoes, and soaking them for 10 minutes in hot water helps release some of the starch in the potatoes … Ok, fangirling over. It’s full of vegetables like sweet potato and kale (really any frozen green is fine), and it uses pantry staples like lentils and coconut milk. these fries!!! I just had to comment on this one though – I lived in Vancouver for a year around the corner from the Naam and have been craving their Miso gravy ever since. Add the coconut milk and kale to the pot and stir. Temperature and cooking time. Put 95g sweet potato, cut into fries, on a baking tray and mix with 1 tsp rapeseed oil and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper. She rolls into work with three brightly coloured 1-litre jars of blended fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other goodies every night, and she is just SO NOTICEABLY STOKED on the surge of wellness it’s bringing into her life. -LReplyCancel, hot dang, girl, these fries are everything i want in a snack! Serve warm! I miss it a lot, so I’m going to have go get some and make this yummy dish because sweet potatoes are just amaaaazing. Lay the fries out in a singular layer, as spaced out as you can. This looks just a whole lot of awesome. Home Recipes Meal plans Recipe of the day Videos. fries etc. vegan miso gravy ingredients: Now it’s lunch time and I’m drooling over these amazing looking fries with that miso gravy(!!!) Insanely Addictive Sweet Potato Fries, The Grill Frying Method I’ve been working on these. Peel the sweet potatoes if you like (I don’t) and cut them into 1/2 inch batons (you know, like, fries). omg yess!! 1 tbsp whole spelt flour OR 2 tsp arrowroot powder for gluten-free option Oct 25, 2017 - Crispy baked sweet potato fries! At any rate, it’s a good time to ask if certain habits or things are propelling you forward or drawing you back. that miso gravy…. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable stock, white miso, and spelt flour (or arrowroot if using) until no major lumps remain. Articles. Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick disks, then cut these disks lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. These homemade sweet potato fries were one of the biggest hits at a recent Memorial Day BBQ party for 40 people (yes, Crispy Sweet Potato Fries for 40!) Best thing ever!!! -LReplyCancel. Happy Feasting.ReplyCancel, Yes! Sweet potatoes are a great non-starchy carb, so count towards our 5-a-day tally, plus they contain more vitamin C than regular potatoes, which our bodies need and utilise every day. Way to reunite with your blender, it’s such a confused time of year in terms of fresh, local produce – this dish seems to have solved that problem. Baked sweet potato fries. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. i was wondering what magic you were going to whip up when i saw those tiny cuties on insta. I love your photography and website design. If you’re using the arrowroot powder, I recommend eating the gravy right away. Fried Potato Patty More information LEGITIMATELY CRISPY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH ROASTED GARLIC TAHINI YOGURT DIP » The First Mess // … Looking forward to listening to the podcast as well!ReplyCancel, Um hell yes to that duct with miso gravy thing. INGREDIENTS: ROASTED GARLIC TAHINI YOGURT DIP: 1 head of garlic; oil; ... ground black pepper; CRISPY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES. 1/2 cup cooked black beans so i can just imagine how insane it must have tasted with these curried taters! ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes (I used mini ones) 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp curry powder 3 cloves of garlic, peeled + lightly smashed with the back of your knife (these will be roasted for a bit and then added to the miso gravy) salt + pepper to taste 1/2 cup cooked black beans 1-2 green onions, sliced thin. Stoked that you enjoyed the miso gravy too! ingredients: i was just playing around with miso gravy the other day too and it was a revelation! I didn’t have any sweet potato so made potato, parsnip and carrot fries and was also delicious.ReplyCancel, This is heaven! Preferably while making it. 10.24.17 !ReplyCancel, This is seriously good, I just love sweet potatoes. Thanks for listening to the podcast too :) 3 cloves of garlic, peeled + lightly smashed with the back of your knife (these will be roasted for a bit and then added to the miso gravy) sometimes i get caught up in that too, wanting everything to seem “easy.” but hard things can be fun too right? Super into the sound of this miso gravy – can’t wait to try it. ;)ReplyCancel, Yes! 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp vegetable stock, divided Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries over. How to Cut Sweet Potato Fries. Place the lid on top and continue to simmer the stew until the kale is wilted and bright green, about 3-4 minutes. Thanks for the great recipe! Loved listening to your voice and your thoughts on life, your blog, everything! Love the use of miso! I love your work, Lily so this is some real fine mutual admiration :) xoReplyCancel, So I’ve been reading The First Mess for years.. and I simply always love everything you do Laura! Cheers.ReplyCancel, Hi Lisa, you don’t sound nitpicky or uptight at all! Love love this! Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2016. The thing about homemade, baked sweet potato fries is that they're hard to get right. xo’s from LA.ReplyCancel, I just smiled huge reading this! So lovely of you to say hello. Tag Archives: sweet potatoes Archives - The First Mess // Plant-Based Recipes + Photography by Laura Wright - A healthy food blog with delicious, plant-based recipes. Baked Sweet Potato Fries: 4 Ways by A Sweet Pea Chef Sweet Potato Wedges with Honey Chipotle Dipping Sauce by Chef in Training Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Roasted Garlic Tahini Yogurt Dip by The First Mess xoReplyCancel, That poutine sounds amazing! Chop the roasted garlic cloves up roughly. Thanks for the inspiration:)ReplyCancel, I add sautéed mushrooms to this miso gravy recipe aaaaallll the time. : Sherrie’s with green goddess tahini, Stephanie’s with tofu, Sarah’s with parsnips + preserved lemons, and Jodi’s with shiitake bacon. I've been working on a sturdy, crispy, baked sweet potato … Feedfeed TV watch. Cooking time is 18 to 24 minutes. Heat the oven to 400. I’ve never had normal gravy on chips before because it never appealed to me, but man oh man I will be making this to go on everything now! 2 medium/large sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon cornstarch big sprinkle of cayenne (about 1/8 teaspoon) big sprinkle of cumin (about 1/8 teaspoon) 2 … Air fryer is just the best kitchen tool to cook anything from frozen! I love that there is more a voice now when i read these post after hearing you in real life!! :) These fries look amaaaaaaazing!ReplyCancel, I am currently listening to the podcast wishing I had some sweet potato fries at 10:30am.ReplyCancel, These fries looks very delicious, Laura! xxReplyCancel, All of my favorite foods. Bake them in a single layer on a sheet pan and remember to flip the fries … Your email is never published or shared. fries etc. Perfectly Crispy Sweet Potato Fries. !ReplyCancel, This sounds So bomb. 1 lb sweet potatoes (I used mini ones) In the meantime, I'll just keep eating them for lunch. These fries call for a bit of effort, but they're totally worth it. Return the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. While the fries are roasting, make the gravy. Sometimes I find that I can get some of my inspiration back if I do a random cooking “project”. I loved it. Which was, truly, one of the very first that inspired me. Whisk the gravy in the saucepan until it’s thickened up enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 4 minutes. If you've had trouble getting your sweet potato fries to crisp up, this recipe may become your favorite. These fries call for a bit of effort, but they're totally worth it. Yah? Sweet and spicy!! Oct 25, 2017 - Did you see my Instagram post last week? I’m definitely going to make it!! Picture and Recipe By: The First Mess. Pinned!ReplyCancel, Hi Laura, I love your beautiful website and delicious recipies. They are absolutely amazing! the cookbook. !ReplyCancel, Sarah’s with parsnips + preserved lemons, RAW & VEGAN CHUNKY MONKEY ICE CREAM FROM “MY NEW ROOTS”. Bake until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally. We live really close to a border crossing, so we make fancy grocery runs sometimes ;) Things are starting to perk up now!ReplyCancel, So good, Laura! 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves Coat the fries in a mixture of salt, pepper and cornstarch. -LReplyCancel, Oh my golly. -LReplyCancel, Ha here’s your catchy-Pinterest name: Easy Vegan Poutine !!! -LReplyCancel. possibly (no, most definitely) the sweetest sweet potatoes i ever did see. I've been working on a sturdy, crispy, baked sweet potato fry recipe for a while. I was wondering if they sell the Westbrae White Mellow Miso anywhere in Canada?ReplyCancel, Hey Sarah! The thickening powers of the arrowroot don’t hold up when reheated and, conversely, thin out the liquid they’ve been added to. I actually picked up the Westbrae miso in the USA on a recent trip. You rock. I make a sweet potato miso poutine thing with goat cheese.. not the vegan vibes for here but so so good. Maybe pepper in some descriptors like “GENIUS”, “30 minute”, and “crave-worthy” and you’d be almost there. curry garlic sweet potato fries w/ miso gravy recipeprint the recipe here!serves: 2notes: If you’re using the spelt flour as your gravy-thickening agent, you can make up the gravy ahead of time and reheat it at your leisure (yay!). hope you’re having a good start to the month <3ReplyCancel, So excited that you listened to the podcast, girl! This Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries recipe is featured in the Our Vegan Instagram Feed feed along with many more. xoReplyCancel, Oh man, yesterday I ate gravy by the spoonful and over toast, so I’m alllll over this! LEGITIMATELY CRISPY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH ROASTED GARLIC TAHINI YOGURT DIP from The First Mess // thefirstmess.com SERVES: 2-4 (or 1, no judgment) NOTES: I would not go off-script here. with a focus on main courses and hearty eats. Take it off the heat and strain it through a fine mesh sieve. STEP 3. This recipe is the bomb! Cool 5 … Best Baked Sweet Potato Fries, serves 2-3 as a side dish. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped garlic cloves, 1/2 cup of vegetable stock, the thyme, chili paste, maple syrup, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Place sweet potato fries on sheet pan. Bring it to a light boil. I pour it over some easy-going roasted sweet potato fries here that I’ve dressed up with a bit of curry powder, garlic, and garnishes. Cumin and sweet potatoes are a total dream team. xoReplyCancel. So glad you liked it, Jo :) love! ps – i feel ya on how what works best is just showing what you eat. Some of my favourite foods on the planet are time-consuming/multi-stepped. Can we just stop and talk about this for like a crazy long time. Keep up the super amazing-ness, Laura.ReplyCancel, Yes! The Best Sweet Potatoes to Use. 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil At the risk of sounding nitpicky and up tight I wanted to point out that the term ‘douche-y’ is vulgar and unpleasant and in my humble opinion devalues the rest of your writing. You always make easy stuff seem fancy/impressive though ;) xoReplyCancel, Laura, just listed your podcast with Jessica while sitting in my cube at work! fresh ground black pepper. Required fields are marked *, This could be a perfect recipe for my bf : fries + gravy – he always need a sauce to dip his food, and I have no experience with sauces :P It will be also perfectly healthy for the boring gal – me :D !ReplyCancel, This is one of the easiest and most flavourful sauces I make–definitely foolproof if you’re not too experienced with sauce-making. I love relatively easy dinners that I don’t have to go to the store to make!ReplyCancel, Woohoo! But really, the good stuff happens when I just show you what we’re eating in real time. Thanks so much from a happy, full bellied fan. I made a similar dish the other night using vegan mushroom gravy, but I feel like miso would be incredible!! Bake in the oven for 20 mins. I could definitely do a sweet potato every night too ;) This looks and sounds so super tasty. Ok yah. I haven’t had miso in the kitchen since I used up the last jar, er, last summer. He still wants cheese curds, but close enough. Place sweet potato fries in the oven and bake according to package instructions. YUM!ReplyCancel, Oh my gosh this sounds like heaven! read … Crispy Sweet Potato Fries! Thanks for the shout-out too friend, xo.ReplyCancel, I had to stop by and say that I made this last night and it was AMAZING. (If there is not much bacon grease on your sheet pan, add 1/2 TBS olive oil.) Sweet potato fries have a whole new purpose, this is a must-try. To Peel or Not to Peel. totally loved listening to you and jessica, you two should have a weekly show – too good! 125 seasonal, plant-based, and vibrant recipes. Tangy roasted garlic tahini yogurt dip recipe too. xReplyCancel, Hey Naomi! And I have a feeling my vegetable-hating boyfriend will actually eat this :P Thanks for this recipe!ReplyCancel, It’s definitely vegetables disguised as slightly junky/fun times food, so hopefully your man will be into it ;) Yep, that’s pretty bad. My boyfriend, who is definitely not vegan, also said it’s some of the best (almost) poutine he’s ever had. ;)ReplyCancel, I bet you make a baller salad desk lunch though, lady :) xoReplyCancel, I totally feel you on the not feeling inspired thing every once in a while. No corn starch or cornmeal-coating situation either. Place the rinsed quinoa in a small saucepan along with 1 cup of filtered water and a pinch of salt. I’d definitely chuck in some parsley for a zing of freshness or some mint! Love it. Tangy roasted garlic tahini yogurt dip recipe too. We go through periods of that every once in a while, especially when it seems like we’re seeing the same ingredients in the markets week after week. When we renovated the kitchen, a duct bringing miso gravy right into the building would have been ideal for me, seriously. :)ReplyCancel, This looks and must taste absolutely awesome! Miso gravy? Goes well with. -LReplyCancel, A vegetarian gravy… be still my heart! Sweet potato fries have been covered exhaustively on the internet, but I do feel that my findings here will add something to the discussion. I’ve been sick for the last week and been living off miso soup, I’m pretty sure its replaced all blood in my veins, but gravy?! Yes, we are in full swing of fun summer recipes and today is no exception. So simple to make and tastes yummy!ReplyCancel, Thank you for sharing this recipe. Super delicious. Slide the tray into the oven and roast the fries for 20 minutes. I cannot wait to try this. xReplyCancel, I love healthy and nutritious recipes….like this one ofcourse…ReplyCancel, OMG this gravy was to die for! Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long, and toss them with the oil. I love miso gravy!!! Flip and toss the fries and return them to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until lightly crisped and thoroughly cooked through. Anyway, I’m going to edit it in light of your comment, and will try to maintain a “keep it classy” sorta mantra :) Also not sweet. It hits all the right buttons. Mix the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and … When selecting your sweet potatoes, look for ones that are long and skinny. Sweet potato fries and miso – count me IN!ReplyCancel, New flavors, new season, holla! My hubby and I couldn’t stop eating these!! love it. I will definitely be making it tomorrow. Thanks so much. I used dried thyme instead of fresh because I didn’t have any. -LReplyCancel, Viva la sweet potato fries…I love them with cumin and this dish looks like I can enjoy it as a meal and with all the variations you offer in this post…well that’s sweet potato every night of the week! I am not a fan of added sugar on sweet potatoes of any kind. Lay the cut sweet potatoes on the lined baking sheet and toss them with the 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, curry powder, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. It was delicious! Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries. and it is all thanks to one secret ingredient that makes these crispy fries! Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the sweet potatoes in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. I think I’ll throw some broccoli into the roast with the sweet potatoes too :) Gorgeous, stuff! Our work has worth! These fries call for a bit of effort, but they're totally worth it. !ReplyCancel, ooh, these fries look delicious, Laura! Pour the strained gravy over the curry sweet potato fries and garnish the whole thing with the cooked black beans and sliced green onions. I did add half teaspoon powder made from fennel seeds crushed with mortar& pestle.ReplyCancel, This recipe looks delicious, I love all your posts! I started getting caught up in this idea that I needed to show up here with a certain type of recipe. A gal I work with at the restaurant just got a certain high-powdered blender. I guess this is just a colloquialism that I kind of casually used without really thinking about it. One of my favourite go-to combinations. Rate this recipe And how on earth did you know that I’ve dreamt of a dish with black beans and sweet potatoes? No longer. Sometimes I just write things exactly as I would say them to a friend here, and sometimes that doesn’t convey things the way I want. Oh and girl, there’s NO WAY you’re boring :) Link here! yumm!ReplyCancel, Omg, this is my dream dinner. Sending hugs, girl. legitimately crispy baked sweet potato fries – the first mess. May 8, 2020 - Crispy baked sweet potato fries! cheers to inspiration and april! -@thefirstmess. I’m all for making recipes your own, but if you’re expecting perfectly crispy results, I’d follow this recipe to a tee the first go-around. Really helpful to hear from other creatives on the trials that come with generating income as a freelance-based worker and not being afraid to assign value to the work you create. 1 tsp balsamic vinegar In a bowl. Using tongs, toss the sweet potato fries in the bacon grease. Season the sweet potato … I’m such a sauce girl so I’m really excited to have found this. I love sweet potato fries, and garlic just tastes amazing with anything. Wouldn’t mind taking a spoon to that deliciousness!ReplyCancel, MmMmMm! Comments, questions and tips. I’m loving the sound of the miso gravy and this just screams pure comfort and deliciousness to me- can’t wait to try this, mmmm! These look mighty fine Laura. Also, I was on my pal Jessica’s podcast last week. xoxo.