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Close-up of grilled sweet potatoes with tangy cilantro lime crema and fresh cilantro on top.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Grilled sweet potatoes topped with a cilantro lime crema make the perfect unique summer bite that’s done in 25-minutes.


Ingredients

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes:

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled & slice into 1/2” slices
  • 2 tablespoons of avocado oil
  • salt to season

Cilantro Lime Crema:

  • 5 oz. plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 scallions, just the green part
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Generously season sweet potatoes with oil and salt on both sides.
  3. Place directly on grill and grill for 10 minutes, flipping throughout. Remove from grill and let rest.
  4. Add yogurt, cilantro, scallions, red wine vinegar, lime juice, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth and combined.
  5. Serve sweet potatoes with the cilantro lime crema on top.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5-6 slices + sauce
  • Calories: 143
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 206 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 4 mg