Grilled or baked yams, also known as sweet potatoes, are a delightful and versatile root vegetable that can add a burst of natural sweetness and a vibrant orange hue to your plate. Their naturally sweet flavor pairs wonderfully with a variety of spices and herbs, making them a perfect canvas for culinary creativity. Whether you prefer the smoky char of grilling or the tender softness of baking, there is a perfect recipe out there to suit your taste and cooking preferences. From simple preparations with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg to more elaborate creations featuring complex spice blends and savory toppings, the possibilities are endless. So grab your yams, fire up your grill or preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful journey of flavors as we explore the best recipes for grilled or baked yams with spiced butter.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED YAMS
My husband never liked yams until I served them to him this way. The yams create their own glaze on the grill. You can add more herbs and spices to suit your own taste.
Provided by Foxy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate. Coat the strips of yam with olive oil cooking spray and season with salt.
- Arrange the yam strips on the grate crosswise so they don't fall through. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes per side, until tender and glazed. Serve with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 31.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
GRILLED SWEET POTATOES
I don't really like the traditional sweet potato casserole, but my son loves sweet potatoes, so I try to come up with different ways to cook them. This spring I tried grilling them. These are now a favorite of mine and my sons.
Provided by teetee830
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Divide the sweet potato cubes in half, and place each half in the center of a rectangle of aluminum foil. Top each portion with about half of the butter. Sprinkle about half of the brown sugar, cumin, and cayenne pepper over each portion. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the corners of the aluminum foil together and seal to form a pouch around each portion.
- Cook on the preheated grill, turning pouches every 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 168.6 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
GRILLED HASSLEBACK SWEET POTATOES WITH MOLASSES-NUTMEG BUTTER
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tablespoon kosher salt, bring to a boil and cook until a paring knife inserted into the center of the potatoes meets with some resistance. (Do not cook through.) Drain and let cool slightly.
- Mix together the butter, molasses, cilantro, orange zest and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium high for indirect grilling.
- Cut off a thin slice of each potato lengthwise to create an even base for the potato to rest on. Slice off the ends of each potato. Rest each potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoons placed lengthwise along the potato (to act as a stop for the knife) and carefully cut vertical slits about every 1/8 inch.
- Brush the potatoes with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on the cooler side of the grill, cover and cook until lightly golden and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Place the potatoes on a platter and immediately smear the tops with the butter mixture, making sure it melts into the cuts. Heat the rum in a small saucepan, flambe and pour over the potatoes. Serve immediately.
SWEET AND SPICY GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put the olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and 1 tablespoon of the honey and whisk to combine. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway though, until the potatoes are tender and the edges are crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: Put the chili sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a small saucepot. Set the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the ingredients come together, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the warm glaze over the potatoes on the baking sheet and toss to coat. Pour the glazed potatoes into a serving dish and sprinkle with the pecans and scallions. Serve warm.
GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES
Sweet potatoes on the grill have a smoky, caramelized flavor you can't achieve in the oven. These are mildly spicy, but adjust the cayenne to suit your taste. These are excellent served with grilled pork or fish.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges. Place wedges in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of oil. Combine remaining olive oil, paprika, salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cayenne in a separate small bowl.
- Place wedges on the grill perpendicular to the grates and reduce heat to low. Grill over low heat, turning occasionally, until potatoes are soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Brush wedges with oil mixture on both sides, and grill 1 to 2 minutes more, then transfer to a plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 326.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
GRILLED OR BAKED YAMS (SWEET POTATO) WITH SPICED BUTTER
Make and share this Grilled or Baked Yams (Sweet Potato) With Spiced Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chandra M
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash & dry yams.
- Coat outside with olive oil.
- "Bake" in a medium hot grill 45-60 minutes or until done.
- You can also bake in a preheated 400F oven.
- While the yams are cooking, melt the butter in a small dish.
- Add the sugar & spices and stir until combined.
- Refrigerate until firm, serve with the yams.
GRILLED SWEET POTATOES BRUSHED WITH SPICE OIL
Steps:
- Mix together the oil, cumin, paprika and cinnamon in a small bowl. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the potatoes.
- Put potatoes in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly before cutting crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the potatoes on each side with the spice oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until lightly golden brown on each side and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Continue to brush with the remaining oil, as they grill. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
BAKED YAMS (OR SWEET POTATOES)
This is the way my mom makes yams every Thanksgiving....it definitely would NOT be the same dinner without them! No one in my family ever liked yams or sweet potaotes until she made these-they are incredible!!!
Provided by Meredith .F
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Cook potatoes in boiling water about 25-30 min, or until tender; drain.
- In a lrage bowl, mash potatoes and add in remaining ingredients; Beat until smooth.
- Bake for 15 min or until lightly brown on top.
GRILL BAKED SWEET POTATOES
Make and share this Grill Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 46m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Wrap sweet potato in foil. Pierce potato several times through foil with a fork.
- Place sweet potato on grill 4-6 inches from coals. Grill, turning, until potato is soft, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 71.5, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 2
UNKNOWNCHEF86'S SIMPLY BAKED YAMS OR SWEET POTATOES
Simple, yet delicious. Humble, yet elegant. If you've never tried baked yams (or sweet potatoes) before, you should. They're a delightful change from the usual veggie. I've never really cared for yams or sweet potatoes, as my mom always served them whipped with marshmallows on top. Nothing wrong with that dish....it just wasn't my style. But this...this I can get behind 100%.
Provided by UnknownChef86
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash the yams/sweet potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Lightly oil the skins of the yams/sweet potatoes with the olive oil.
- Bake at 400 degrees for approximately an hour, or til tender.
- Carefully peel the skins off of the sweet potatoes and serve with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 71.5, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 2
HONEY VANILLA GRILLED SWEET POTATOES
A great way to bring a normally fall side right into spring and summer. The flavors are light and simply delish!
Provided by CoOkInGnUt
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium heat.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in a 9x13-inch aluminum foil pan. Stir butter and cinnamon together in a bowl and drizzle over potatoes. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake sweet potatoes on the preheated grill, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Stir honey and vanilla extract together in a bowl and drizzle over sweet potatoes. Return aluminum foil to cover pan. Continue cooking on the grill until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.1 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 33.2 g
WHOLE ROASTED YAMS WITH MAPLE-ALLSPICE BUTTER
Categories Side Bake Thanksgiving Sweet Potato/Yam Fall Maple Syrup Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly pierce potatoes all over with fork. Set potatoes directly on oven rack; bake until tender when pierced with skewer, about 1 hour. Cut cross in top of each potato. Using oven mitts to protect hands, squeeze potatoes gently in from sides, forcing crosses to open. Spoon 1 tablespoon butter into each potato. Serve, passing remaining butter separately.
SPICY GRILLED SWEET POTATOES
Adapted from Cooking Light. A healthy and different way to eat sweet potatoes, and one of my favorites. Goes well as a side with grilled meats or sandwiches. I like this because it is quick, easy, tasty, and excepting the cilantro I almost always have all the ingredients on hand. On top of all that, it's healthy and low-calorie. What's not to like?
Provided by MathMom.calif
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the spices in a small bowl (cumin, garlic powder, salt and red pepper). Mix.
- Put the sweet potato slices in a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with the spices and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a stove-top grill or a large skillet over medium high heat. Remove briefly from heat, coat with cooking spray, and return to the heat. (The original recipe called for a grill, but I just use a skillet.).
- Place sweet potato slices in the skillet, flipping occasionally, so that they are grilled crispy on both sides. They take about 10 minutes to cook as long as they are properly sliced to a thin 1/4-inch thickness.
- When cooked, places in a serving bowl and sprinkle with the cilantro, if using. (The first several times I made this I had no cilantro, so did without. In the meantime I've made it with cilantro a few times, but it is just fine without it if you don't have any.).
Tips:
- For perfect baked yams, choose firm, plump yams with smooth, unblemished skin.
- To prevent the yams from drying out, pierce the skin with a fork before baking.
- For a crispy exterior and tender interior, bake the yams at a high temperature (400°F or higher) for the first 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F for the remaining cooking time.
- To make sure the yams are cooked through, insert a fork or knife into the center of the yam; it should slide in easily.
- If you're grilling the yams, preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the yams for 10-15 minutes per side, or until they are tender.
- For the spiced butter, use a combination of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a classic flavor profile.
- To make the spiced butter ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Grilled or baked yams are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With their naturally sweet flavor and tender texture, yams are a great addition to any meal. And with the addition of spiced butter, they become a truly irresistible treat. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying side dish, give grilled or baked yams a try. You won't be disappointed!
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