Grilled Sweet Potatoes? Are You Trying To Bore Your Taste Buds To Death?

I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food. — W.C. Fields

Grilled sweet potatoes? Are you serious? If you’re going to attempt to grill sweet potatoes, you better do it right, otherwise, don’t even bother. And while you’re at it, grab a bottle of a bold and fruity Zinfandel, like the 2018 Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma County Zinfandel, to pair with this dish. Now, let’s get to it.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Ingredients:

For the sweet potatoes:

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes
• 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (including tender stems)
• 1 teaspoon lime zest or lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Prepare the grill, prep the sweet potatoes: Prepare your grill for hot, direct heat. While the grill is heating up, peel the sweet potatoes and slice lengthwise, or on a diagonal, into 1/4 inch-thick pieces. Coat the sweet potato slices with olive oil and lightly sprinkle with Kosher salt.
2. Make the cilantro-lime dressing: Combine all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl.
3. Grill the sweet potatoes: Once the grill is hot, lay the sweet potato pieces down onto the grill grates. Cover the grill and cook until each side gets some grill marks, between 3 to 6 minutes for each side, depending on how hot your grill is.
4. Toss with dressing: Toss the sweet potatoes in a bowl with the dressing and serve hot.

Wine Pairing

Now, don’t ruin it by pairing this dish with anything less than a 2018 Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma County Zinfandel. And if you can’t handle that, then perhaps it’s best to leave the grilling to someone with a more refined palate.

Bon Appétit

If you’ve grilled your sweet potatoes to perfection, complemented by a tantalizing cilantro-lime dressing that doesn’t overwhelm the delicate flavors, then you’re embracing the harmony of sweet and tangy. Craving more culinary adventures that elevate humble ingredients to gourmet heights? Hit that subscribe button for a journey through the world of vibrant flavors. And if you’ve discovered the secret to achieving caramelized sweetness and zesty freshness in your grilled sweet potatoes, please, share your culinary wisdom in the comments. Or, perhaps in the spirit of summertime satisfaction, it’s best to quietly relish in the deliciousness of your Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro-Lime Dressing, knowing that sometimes the most satisfying dishes are the simplest ones.