Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Avocado Dip

INGREDIENTS

• 2 scallions, white and light green part only, chopped
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into 4-inch long and 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick fries
• 1 lime, juiced
• Avocado Dip, recipe follows
• 1/3 cup cream cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped.
• 1 avocado, see Cook's Note*
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Coarse ground rock salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste