GRILLED SWEET POTATO & JICAMA
My dad used to grill sweet potatoes and serve them with a simple vinaigrette. I've tweaked his recipe over the years to give this special side a little Southern twist.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until almost tender. Drain; cool slightly., Place 1/2 cup oil, lime juice, cilantro, honey, vinegar, garlic and chipotle in a blender; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; add jicama and toss to coat., Peel and slice sweet potatoes; brush with remaining oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until slices have grill marks and are tender., Arrange potatoes on a serving platter. With a slotted spoon, top with jicama. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Naveed Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Bianca Rautenbach
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my jicama was really tough. I think I might have overcooked it.
AAron S√°nchez
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.
Tiodunmo Shakiru
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Abdullah Zewdu
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I also added some black beans and corn to make it a complete meal.
Monique Dajaap
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my sweet potatoes were still undercooked. I had to put them back on the grill for an extra 10 minutes.
Jay Lane
[email protected]This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
AWINI ISAAC
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The jicama added a nice crunch and the lime-cilantro dressing was perfect.
Zeshan
[email protected]Grilled sweet potato and jicama is a new favorite in our house. The flavors are amazing and it's so healthy.
Ashley Lacombe
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The sweet potatoes and jicama are a great combination and the lime-cilantro dressing really brings it all together.
MHr Imran
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The sweet potatoes and jicama were perfectly grilled and had a great smoky flavor. The lime-cilantro dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.