Grilled Sweetpotato Wedges

Grilled Sweetpotato Wedges
  • Author: Gaby Dalkin

These California Sweetpotato Wedges are grilled to perfection, showcasing a caramelized exterior and a tender interior. Paired with a vibrant and zesty Cilantro Vinaigrette, this dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 4-5 California sweetpotatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 shallot, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • For the Sweetpotato Wedges
  • Clean sweetpotatoes with a quick rinse of water and use a vegetable peeler to remove the outside later of skin.
  • Cut sweetpotatoes into wedges and drizzle sweetpotatoes with olive oil.
  • Season the sweetpotatoes with salt and pepper and transfer them to a hot indoor or outdoor grill.
  • Grill sweetpotatoes for 4-5 minutes per side until grill marks appear and then remove sweetpotatoes from grill and set aside. These can be served warm or at room temperature with the dipping sauce.
  • For the Cilantro Vinaigrette
  • Combine all the ingredients for the cilantro vinaigrette in a high powered blender and blend for 60 seconds until very smooth.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

  • Calories: 357 kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 31 g
  • Protein Content: 3 g
  • Fat Content: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
  • Sodium Content: 477 mg
  • Fiber Content: 5 g
  • Sugar Content: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat Content: 21 g
  • Serving Size: 1 serving