Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Aioli Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed well
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• Juice from one lemon (2-3 tablespoons)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are slightly resistant when pierced with a knife or fork, about 10 minutes. Drain well and allow them to cool.
2. Once cool enough to handle, slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into wedges.
3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chopped fresh thyme (if using), sea salt, and ground pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the sweet potato wedges.
4. Heat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill rack to prevent sticking.
5. Place the brushed sweet potato wedges on the grill. Cook until grill marks appear and the potatoes are cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes per side, flipping once halfway through.
6. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
7. Arrange grilled sweet potato wedges on a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve with the garlic aioli dipping sauce.

Notes

• To check doneness, pierce sweet potatoes with a fork; they should be tender but not falling apart.
• Fresh thyme adds great flavor, but you can substitute with rosemary or omit for a milder taste.
• You can substitute the garlic aioli with ketchup or mustard if preferred.
• Lightly oiling the grill helps prevent sticking and achieves nice grill marks.
• Leftover grilled sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving (1 large sweet potato with sauce) | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g