Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

Vegetable Side Dish - BBQ and Grilling

Sweet potatoes on the grill have a smoky, caramelized flavor you can't achieve in the oven. These are mildly spicy, but adjust the cayenne to suit your taste. These are excellent served with grilled pork or fish.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes

¼ cup olive oil

divided

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges. Place wedges in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of oil. Combine remaining olive oil paprika salt garlic powder cinnamon and cayenne in a separate small bowl.

Step 3

Place wedges on the grill perpendicular to the grates and reduce heat to low. Grill over low heat turning occasionally until potatoes are soft 16 to 18 minutes. Brush wedges with oil mixture on both sides and grill 1 to 2 minutes more then transfer to a plate.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 176.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 13.4g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 9%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 13.6g 21%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 9395.5IU 188%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 1.8mg 3%

Folate: 7.5mcg 2%

Calcium: 21.2mg 2%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 17mg 6%

Potassium: 228.3mg 6%

Sodium: 326.8mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 122.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.