Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

By: Gay Nell Nicholas 
"Sweet potato wedges are seasoned to please in this savory side dish from Gay Nel Nicholas of Henderson, Texas. 'My husband and I love the sweet spuds any way they are cooked,' she notes. 'This recipe from a friend is not only different, it's delicious, too.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sherry or apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame or canola oil

Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes. Place potatoes in a large bowl. In another bowl, combine the soy sauce, sherry or juice, honey, water and garlic; pour over potatoes and toss gently.
  2. Drain sweet potatoes, reserving soy sauce mixture. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer in a grill basket coated with nonstick cooking spray. Brush potatoes with oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender, basting with reserved soy sauce mixture and turning occasionally.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 158 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 242 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by Jane   view full review
Your basting mixture for this recipe is delicious. The sesame oil was the secret I think. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by pomplemousse   view full review
Nice sweet potatoes. I didn't have enough honey, but I used what I had. I grilled on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by jesquared   view full review
Really enjoyed these and I'll be making them again this way in a few days for Thanksgiving. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by Nadeene   view full review
These grilled sweet potatoes were great!!! I had to substitute the apple juice for OJ and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by canuckchef   view full review
Sorry, these were disappointing. Not at all what was expected from the reviews provided. Just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2008 by MadCook   view full review
Just tried this recipe and loved it! I followed it as is, using the sherry and sesame oil....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by cyndy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
instead of honey use maple syrup!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2011 by JENNY-REDS   view full review
We ate these, but didn't really care for them. Sesame oil and soy sauce are 2 of my favorite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by PICHINGA2   view full review
Excellent sauce, not need to add water. Didn't have sesame oil, so I added sesame seeds...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2007 by SABBYWON   view full review
Pretty tasty. I enjoyed it.

 

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