When I’m grilling during the warmer months, I always like to add some veggies to the mix such as grilled brussels sprouts, grilled eggplant, grilled corn on the cob and these zesty grilled sweet potatoes. You can’t go wrong with grilled vegetables – they’re easy to make and packed full of flavor. One of my favorite summer side dishes is grilled sweet potatoes. This dish is quick and easy to make, and always gets rave reviews from family and friends.
Grilled Sweet Potatoes Ingredients
The ingredients for this recipe include sweet potatoes, olive oil, lime juice, honey, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper. All of these ingredients are easy to find at any grocery store, and you likely already have the spices in your pantry!
How Do You Make Grilled Sweet Potatoes?
This recipe starts with sweet potatoes, which are peeled and cut into wedges. Boil or steam the sweet potatoes until they’re just softened, then coat the potatoes in olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the potato wedges on a grill and cook for a few minutes per side or until golden brown. While the sweet potatoes are on the grill, prepare a simple dressing with olive oil, lime juice, spices and fresh cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the cooked potatoes, then serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Look for sweet potatoes that are similar in shape and size so that the wedges will cook evenly. I typically use smaller potatoes that aren’t overly thick. This recipe stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you’re making this dish in advance, I recommend storing the dressing separate from the potatoes, then tossing them together at the last minute. I like the look of sweet potato wedges and find that they’re less likely to fall through the grill grates. That being said, this recipe also works with sweet potato slices. If you’re using slices, you can avoid having them fall into the grill by grilling them on a sheet of foil. These potatoes pair well with main course options such as smoked pork chops, grilled swordfish, grilled pork tenderloin and grilled lamb chops.
Flavor Variations
These grilled sweet potatoes are delicious as-is, but you can add other ingredients to customize this recipe to your tastes.
Vegetables: Feel free to combine your potatoes with other veggies such as mushrooms, asparagus, green beans, zucchini or red onions. Flavorings: I often add other flavors to the mix, some great options include finishing the dish with cooked crumbled bacon, smoked paprika, toasted sliced almonds or other herbs such as basil, green onions, thyme, rosemary or parsley. Cheese: You can add a sprinkle of cheese to the finished dish, some of my favorite options include parmesan and feta cheese.
Once you try these grilled sweet potatoes, you’ll find yourself making them all summer long. They’re just that good!
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