Best 6 Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Orange Ginger Butter Recipes

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Are you craving a dish that combines the smoky, charred flavor of grilled sweet potatoes with the zesty sweetness of orange and ginger? Look no further than our mouthwatering recipe for grilled sweet potatoes with orange ginger butter. This delectable dish is an explosion of flavors and textures, featuring tender, caramelized sweet potatoes infused with the vibrant and aromatic notes of orange and ginger. Prepare to embark on a taste journey where smokiness, sweetness, and spiciness harmoniously blend to create a tantalizing culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH ORANGE-MOLASSES BUTTER



Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges with Orange-Molasses Butter image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large sweet potatoes
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Pinch ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for brushing
4 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal

Steps:

  • Bring the sweet potatoes to a boil in a large pot of salted water. Cook until just tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  • Combine the butter, molasses, orange zest and cinnamon in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mash with a fork to blend.
  • Heat a grill to medium-high. Cut each sweet potato into 6 to 8 wedges; brush with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the wedges until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the sweet potatoes to a platter; immediately brush them with the orange-molasses butter and sprinkle with the green onions. Serve.

SWEET POTATO GRATIN WITH GINGER AND ORANGE ZEST



Sweet Potato Gratin With Ginger and Orange Zest image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons), more for greasing pan
1 cup cream
2 tablespoons grated ginger
Zest from one orange
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated, about 4 cups
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or walnuts (optional)
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 6- to 8-cup gratin dish with butter. In a small pan, gently heat remaining butter with cream, ginger and orange zest, stirring once or twice, until butter has melted and mixture is just steaming. Remove from heat.
  • Spread potatoes and nuts evenly into baking dish and sprinkle with plenty of salt and pepper. Drizzle cream mixture over all and press down on potatoes with a fork to settle them into dish and at least partly submerge them. Bake until potatoes are tender and cream thickens, about 45 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 348, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 523 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ORANGE-GINGER SWEET POTATOES



Orange-Ginger Sweet Potatoes image

I saw this recipe posted in a local newspaper for the upcoming Thanksgiving. I haven't made this yet, but wanted to post it for others who are looking for a nice side dish for the holidays. Prep time includes the time needed to bake the potatoes.

Provided by kolleen1021

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 2h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 large sweet potatoes (approx. 5 lbs)
3/4 cup butter
1/3 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons candied ginger (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup dark rum (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Bake potatoes on a cookie sheet until soft (approx. 1.5 hrs).
  • When cool enough to handle, peel and chunk potatoes into a large bowl.
  • Add butter and other ingredients and toss to mix.
  • Mash potatoes thoroughly or puree in a blender. A hand mixer works well also.
  • Lower oven temperature to 350F.
  • Turn mashed potatoes into a casserole dish and dot the top with a bit of additional butter.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes until hot.
  • NOTE: This can be made ahead of time. Bring the mashed potato mixture to room temperature before dotting with butter and baking until hot.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Place 2 large sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until easily pierced with a knife, 25 to 35 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges.
  • Brush the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder and a little salt. Grill over medium-high heat, turning once, until well marked, 2 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to a platter; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky salt.

JAMAICAN GRILLED SWEET POTATOES



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This recipe is in the Favorite Brand Name Recipes book for the George Foreman Grill. This is a great way to fix sweet potatoes, spicy and sweet. These can also be cooked outside on a gas or charcoal grill.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened and divided
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dark molasses
1 teaspoon pineapple juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices (about 2 large)

Steps:

  • Prehat grill for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ginger, and 1 Tbsp of the butter; mix well.
  • Stir in molasses, pineapple juice, almond extract and cilantro; set aside.
  • Melt the rmaining butter and brush both sides of cut potato slices.
  • Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Spoon the molasses mixture evenly over cooked potato slices and serve.
  • When preparing outside, I use my pizza crisper pan to place sweet potatoes on and baste them lightly with sauce during cooking process.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 12.2, Protein 1.9

HONEY VANILLA GRILLED SWEET POTATOES



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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

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and smooth, with no bruises or blemishes.
  • Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly before cooking.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat before cooking the sweet potatoes.
  • Brush the sweet potatoes with oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes for 10-15 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately with the orange-ginger butter.

Conclusion:

Grilled sweet potatoes with orange-ginger butter is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The sweet potatoes are naturally sweet and smoky, while the orange-ginger butter adds a zesty and refreshing flavor. This dish is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give grilled sweet potatoes with orange-ginger butter a try. You won't be disappointed!

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