Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Easy As Grilled Sweet Potatoes for that low carb side dish.
Grilled Sweet Potatoes? Well yes, bring them on...apparently lower carb than normal potatoes. But to be honest, either way, love ‘em, Make ‘em, eat ‘em and come and tell me about ‘em. (That would be on social media avenue of choice; Pinterest Instagram Facebook or our Closed Facebook group...be there or be square.)
Use as a side dish for just about anything, but make sure you do check out our other amazing sweet potato dishes too:
Cheesy Tuna Sweet Potato Skins
BENEFITS:
Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-rich powerhouse offering numerous health benefits. They are high in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes gut health, helping to maintain a healthy weight by keeping you full longer. Rich in beta-carotene, sweet potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin A, essential for good vision, immune function, and skin health. They also contain a variety of antioxidants that combat inflammation and protect cells from oxidative damage. Additionally, sweet potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates, providing a steady release of energy, and are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, potassium, and manganese, which support overall health, including heart and bone health.
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Need
- 1/2 small orange sweet potato per serving
- 1 Teaspoon dark brown sugar per serving
- Pinches pink salt flakes as needed per serving BUY
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) as required BUY
- leafy green herbs for garnish if desired
Do
- 1
Preheat oven to 220°C.
- 2
Preheat a ridged grill pan on a very high temperature for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Cut the potatoes lengthwise in halves. Sprinkle each with the sugar and salt.
- 4
Drizzle oil on the grill pan, turn the heat down to high and place each potato cut side down on the pan to create grill marks, across the wider part of the potatoes.
- 5
Cook briefly just until you have a nice sear on the potato.
- 6
Wrap each piece in foil separately and place onto a tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Serve hot.
More
Serve with the very delicious Slow Roast Leg of Lamb or with any other roasted meat of choice.
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