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Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipe

4.8 from 64 reviews

Delicious and smoky Grilled Sweet Potatoes, perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cooked to tender, caramelized perfection on a medium-high grill. A simple and healthy side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potatoes

  • 3 large sweet potatoes (washed and peeled)

Seasoning & Oil

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash, peel, and slice the sweet potatoes into approximately ¼ inch thick disks for even cooking.
  3. Season Sweet Potatoes: Toss the sweet potato slices in olive oil and evenly sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika over them to enhance the flavor.
  4. Grill the Potatoes: Place the seasoned sweet potato disks on the hot grill and cook each side for about 6-8 minutes until tender and nicely charred.
  5. Serve: Transfer the grilled sweet potatoes to a plate and serve warm as a tasty, healthy side dish.

Notes

  • Make sure to oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
  • Cut sweet potatoes to uniform thickness for even cooking.
  • You can adjust spices to taste, adding a bit of cayenne for heat or cinnamon for sweetness.
  • Serve with a dipping sauce like garlic aioli or a yogurt-based dip for extra flavor.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or oven for best texture.

Keywords: grilled sweet potatoes, healthy side dish, vegetarian, smoky sweet potatoes, easy grilling recipe