Heart-Healthy Grilled Sweet Potato Slices
Fire up your grill and savor these *Heart-Healthy Grilled Sweet Potato Slices*, a side dish that combines wholesome goodness with irresistible flavor. This recipe transforms naturally sweet, nutrient-packed sweet potatoes into smoky, caramelized rounds kissed by a bold marinade of extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. With a prep time of just 10 minutes, these tender slices develop stunning grill marks in under 20 minutes, making them quick, easy, and ideal for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, these grilled sweet potato slices are a guilt-free addition to your healthy eating repertoire. Perfect as a side dish or nutritious snack, this recipe is a flavorful way to enjoy heart-healthy vegetables on your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
In a large bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
Add the sweet potato slices to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until they are well coated.
Place the sweet potato slices directly onto the preheated grill grates.
Grill the slices for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
Remove from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the grilled sweet potato slices as a garnish before serving.
Serve hot as a side dish or as a healthy snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 748 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 240 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
