Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

Boiling the sweet potatoes ahead of time speeds up the grilling process, meaning this crispy and delicious side dish will be on the table in under 30 minutes!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed (12 ounces)

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

  • teaspoon garlic powder

  • Dash salt

  • Dash ground cinnamon

  • Olive oil nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Cut sweet potato in half lengthwise. Wrap and store one half for another use. Cut the remaining half in half crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into 1-inch thick wedges. In a covered medium saucepan, cook sweet potato wedges in enough boiling water to cover for 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender; drain well. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. In a small bowl, combine oregano, garlic powder, salt and cinnamon. Coat sweet potato wedges with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with oregano mixture.

  3. Using a charcoal grill, place potato wedges on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes or until potato wedges are lightly browned, turning once halfway through grilling. To serve, sprinkle potato pieces with cilantro.

Tips

Variation: To use a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place potato wedges on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
4g Fat
13g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Vitamin A 10990IU 220%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Folate 4mcg 1%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Potassium 278mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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