One of my favorite ways to prepare sweet potatoes is to grill them! This is a simple recipe that elevates sweet potatoes and makes them way more interesting than the typical preparation of them. I love eating sweet potatoes but hate how long it takes to cook them, but THIS recipe can be done in under 15 minutes and it is packed with flavor!

Benefits of Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a great source of nutrients that are essential for good health. They are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is important for healthy eyesight, immune function, and skin health. Sweet potatoes are also a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for immune function and collagen production. They are also rich in antioxidants, which help to reduce inflammation in the body and protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

Grilling sweet potatoes is a healthy way to cook them as it preserves their nutrients while adding a delicious smoky flavor. Grilling also caramelizes the natural sugars in the sweet potatoes, making them sweeter and more flavorful.

Key Steps for Grilled Sweet Potatoes:

  • Steam the sweet potatoes first: sweet potatoes are a hard root vegetable, therefore we have to steam them or microwave steam them first before grilling.
  • Steam until they are fork tender. We want them to be cooked through before grilling them off.
  • Coat them in oil and seasoning of choice, any dried seasonings here are delicious!
  • Only grill until you have a char, they are already cooked from steaming, so you only have to grill for a few minutes per side to achieve the char flavor we are going for.
  • Make sure to quarter them before steaming, this speeds up the process.

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  • SERVINGS:  4
  • PREP TIME: 5 Mins
  • ACTIVE TIME: 15 Mins
  • TOTAL TIME:20 Minr

Ingredients:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, washed and quartered
  • Avocado oil
  • salt and pepper
  • seasonings of choice like:
    • cinnamon
    • curry powder
    • smoked paprika
    • oregano
    • cumin
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • etc.

Preparation:

STEP 1.

Steam or microwave steam the sweet potato wedges for 7 minutes, or until they are soft and fork tender.

STEP 2.

Coat in oil, salt and pepper, and seasonings of choice.

STEP 3.

Turn the grill pan or grill to high heat and spray with a high smoke point oil. Grill the sweet potatoes, flat side down for 2-3 minutes until you get a great char and flip to the other side for another 3 minutes. Remove and serve.

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