Let me introduce you to a game-changing side dish that’s both delicious and nutritious – Grilled Sweet Potato with Cilantro. What I love most about this dish is how it combines simple ingredients to create something truly spectacular, perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F)
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato rounds with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated
- Place the rounds on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
- While the potatoes are grilling, combine minced garlic, remaining olive oil, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl
- Transfer grilled potatoes to a serving plate and drizzle with the garlic-lime mixture
- Sprinkle generously with fresh cilantro before serving
Cook Time and Serving Size
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6 as a side dish
Recipe Notes
Here are some helpful tips to ensure your Grilled Sweet Potato with Cilantro turns out perfectly:
- Cut the sweet potato rounds to an even thickness to ensure they cook uniformly
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop with similar results
- To prevent sticking, make sure your grill grates are clean and well-oiled before cooking
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of ground cumin or smoked paprika to the olive oil mixture
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- If cilantro isn’t your thing, fresh parsley makes a great alternative
- Don’t skip the lime juice – it adds brightness and helps balance the sweetness of the potatoes
Grilled Sweet Potato with Cilantro
A game-changing side dish that's both delicious and nutritious – Grilled Sweet Potato with Cilantro.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F)
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato rounds with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated
- Place the rounds on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
- While the potatoes are grilling, combine minced garlic, remaining olive oil, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl
- Transfer grilled potatoes to a serving plate and drizzle with the garlic-lime mixture
- Sprinkle generously with fresh cilantro before serving