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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Delicious grilled sweet potatoes paired with a creamy herbed yogurt sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 3 large Sweet Potatoes can substitute with butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt reduce if using table salt
For the Creamy Herb Yogurt Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions or shallots
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or parsley/cilantro
  • 2 cloves Garlic or roasted garlic
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves or mint for variation
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or vinegar for acidity

Equipment

  • Grill
  • blender
  • Grill Thermometer
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Grilling Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (204°C).
  2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1½-inch thick wedges or rounds.
  3. Drizzle the sweet potato pieces with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Grill sweet potato wedges cut-side down for about 15 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes until fork-tender.
  5. Blend Greek yogurt, green onions, dill, garlic, basil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  6. Serve grilled sweet potatoes drizzled with the herbed yogurt dressing and garnish with additional herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These grilled sweet potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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