Description
These grilled sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish perfect for summer grilling. They are seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic, then grilled to perfection. A squeeze of lime adds a fresh burst of flavor, making them a crowd-pleaser at any barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a bowl, toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill Sweet Potatoes: Place sweet potato slices on the grill, cook for 4-5 minutes per side until tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro or parsley, serve warm with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can parboil sweet potatoes for 5 minutes before grilling to reduce cooking time.
- Try serving with your favorite dipping sauce or a drizzle of honey for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 sweet potato
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
