Sweet Potato Oven-Fries with Lemon-Mint Gremolata

• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2. 1 tablespoon finely chopped spearmint
3. 1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
4. 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
5. 3 tablespoons canola oil
6. 5 pounds medium sweet potatoes, each one cut lengthwise into 16 wedges
7. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
9. Salt

1. Preheat the oven to 450°. On a work surface, combine the parsley, spearmint, lemon zest and garlic and chop together until blended. Transfer the gremolata mixture to a bowl and stir in the canola oil.
2. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, cayenne and salt. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on 2 large rimmed nonstick baking sheets. Roast on the upper and middle racks of the oven for 45 minutes, or until tender and browned in spots; shift the pans halfway through to ensure even cooking. Mound the fries on a platter and pass the gremolata separately.