Simply Amazing Grilled Sweet Potatoes
By Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN; Reboot Nutritionist
Looking for a summer comfort food? Grilled veggies are delicious and packed with immune supportive phytonutrients. Sweet potatoes are by far one of my most favorite choices. They are full of potassium, important for helping to control blood pressure and replenish post-exercise electrolyte needs. Sweet potatoes are also a good source of fiber and antioxidants like beta-carotene. Try this simple and easy-to-customize recipe next time you fire up your grill. It’s a side that everyone’s sure to love. Read more about white vs. sweet potatoes here.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- sea or Himalayan salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Directions
- Wash sweet potatoes.
- Peel if desired (I leave skin on for extra fiber and potassium).
- Slice into large and thick strips to prevent falling through grates, or use a grill pan.
- Place on serving plate and brush with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place on hot grill or grill pan.
- Grill until blackened and soft in the middle, about 10 minutes, flipping at least once.
- Serve and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 90
Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 180mg
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 1g