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Parmesan Oven Fries

For many of us, French fries hold a special place in our hearts. After all, fries are a fun-time food, a treat that has played a supporting role in some of our fondest memories. As we grow older, though, we begin to think differently about this childhood favorite. We no longer hold fries dear to our hearts-we worry instead about what they're doing to our hearts.

Fortunately, eating a healthy diet doesn't have to mean giving up this American institution-just modifying it a bit. Baking spuds can provide all the flavor of traditional French fries (plus the added zest of Parmesan cheese) with only a fraction of the fat. So push aside high-fat fries-but hold on to the memories.

4 large baking potatoes, peeled (about 2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions: Cut each potato into three pieces and then into strips. Pat wedges dry with paper towels and place in a bowl. Add thyme and pepper and toss well. Drizzle oil over wedges, tossing well to coat. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle cheese and salt evenly over wedges. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until tender and browned. Serve warm. Makes six servings (serving size: eight to 10 fries).

Nutritional information: Calories: 153 (22 percent from fat); protein: 4.6g; fat: 3.7g (saturated fat: 1.1g; monounsaturated fat: 2g; polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g); carbohydrates: 26.1g; fiber: 2.3g; cholesterol: 3mg; iron: 1.3mg; sodium: 280mg; calcium: 70mg.

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