Best 9 Smoky Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Cilantro Lime Recipes

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If you are looking for an exciting and flavorful dish to tantalize your taste buds, look no further. Try our recipe for smoky grilled sweet potatoes with cilantro lime. These sweet, tender potatoes are infused with a smoky flavor from the grill and complemented perfectly by a tangy cilantro lime sauce. The combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy creates a delightful balance of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a barbecue enthusiast or simply seeking a new and exciting way to enjoy sweet potatoes, this dish is sure to impress.

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

SMOKY GRILLED SWEET POTATOES WITH CILANTRO & LIME



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Sweet potatoes on the grill? Heck yes! Thin-sliced sweet potato slabs grill up tender and perfect on the BBQ. Rub 'em with spices and top with cilantro and lime for the side of the summer.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds sweet potatoes (scrubbed well and sliced lengthwise 1/4-inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Approx. 3 tablespoons Sweet & Smoky BBQ Dry Rub Mix
A couple of limes (halved)
A handful of cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high (direct heat).
  • Brush the sliced sweet potatoes with olive oil and rub with about 1 teaspoon of spice mix per side.
  • Lay potatoes on the grill and cook until grill lines form, 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until cooked through and tender, about 5-6 more minutes. Remove from the grill and lay on a platter. Squeeze lime juice over the top and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES



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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

2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
salt and pepper to taste

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 SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



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Throw sweet potatoes right on the grill for a great cookout side dish; then dress with a bright, herbaceous vinaigrette.

Categories     Citrus     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Summer     Tailgating     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lb sweet potatoes (8; preferably long)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant in center when pierced with a sharp small knife, 25 to 30 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain well. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes with a sharp small knife and quarter lengthwise.
  • Prepare grill for cooking.
  • Whisk together lime juice, salt, and pepper and add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Whisk in cilantro.
  • When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill potatoes in 2 or 3 batches on lightly oiled grill rack (over coals if using a charcoal grill), uncovered, turning, until grill marks appear and potatoes are just tender, 3 to 6 minutes total.
  • Serve potatoes warm or at room temperature, drizzled with vinaigrette.

LIME CILANTRO SWEET POTATOES



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Categories     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lime     Sweet Potato/Yam     Cilantro     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer and roast, stirring halfway through roasting, until tender, about 25 minutes total. Stir together cayenne, zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk together lime juice and remaining tablespoon oil in a medium bowl, then add potatoes. Sprinkle with cayenne mixture and cilantro, stirring gently to combine.

SMOKY SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup each chopped cilantro and scallions, 1 minced chipotle in adobo, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Toss with 2 pounds boiled sliced sweet potatoes.

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 sweet potatoes, unpeeled
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Parcook the potatoes: Place in a pot of water and boil until fork-tender; let cool. Slice each potato lengthwise into eighths.
  • Preheat a grill to medium or place a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Mix 1 tablespoon salt, the lime zest and cayenne in a small bowl.
  • Brush the potato wedges with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on all sides (including the skin) and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter; immediately season with the salt mixture and sprinkle with cilantro.

CILANTRO-LIME SWEET POTATOES



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This is something my mom makes as a side dish for meats. The sweetness of the potatoes is perfectly complemented by the hint of lime and cilantro! It is wonderful and easy to make. If you like, an additional 2 tablespoons of olive oil can be added to the garlic, cilantro and lime juice mix after roasting.-Jessica Snyder, San Clemente, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large sweet potatoes (3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender., In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, lime juice and garlic; add to sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CORE SPICY SWEET POTATOES WITH TANGY LIME AND CILANTRO



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Make and share this Core Spicy Sweet Potatoes With Tangy Lime and Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jakudenise

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F
  • Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer and roast, stirring halfway through roasting, until tender, about 25 minutes total. Stir together cayenne, zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk together lime juice and remaining tablespoon oil in a medium bowl, then add potatoes. Sprinkle with cayenne mixture and cilantro, stirring gently to combine.
  • Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 561.6, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 3.6

GRILLED LIME-BALSAMIC SWEET POTATOES



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For me, tailgating is about camaraderie and preparing food that's good to grill. One of my favorites is sweet potato wedges. Yum! -Raquel Perazzo, West New York, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons white or regular balsamic glaze

Steps:

  • Peel and cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 wedges; place in a large bowl. Toss with oil, salt and pepper. , In batches, cook potatoes on a greased grill rack, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. , In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients; add potatoes and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Look for sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any potatoes that have blemishes or cuts.
  • Wash and pierce the potatoes: Before grilling, wash the potatoes thoroughly and pierce them with a fork. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Rub the potatoes with oil: To prevent the potatoes from sticking to the grill, rub them with a little bit of oil.
  • Grill the potatoes over medium heat: Cook the potatoes over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes, turning them occasionally. The potatoes are done when they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Make the cilantro-lime sauce: While the potatoes are grilling, make the cilantro-lime sauce. This sauce is a great way to add flavor and freshness to the potatoes.
  • Serve the potatoes: Once the potatoes are done, serve them with the cilantro-lime sauce. You can also add other toppings, such as crumbled queijo fresco or grilled corn.

Conclusion:

Smoky grilled sweet potatoes with cilantro-lime sauce are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for summer cookouts or potlucks. The potatoes are tender and slightly charred, and the cilantro-lime sauce adds a bright and refreshing flavor. If you are looking for a new way to enjoy sweet potatoes, this recipe is a great option.

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