Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Sweet Potatoes is made with sweet potatoes, lime juice, and honey.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the grill
Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.
2. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
3. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 8 wedges each)
In the method: Add the sweet potatoes and cook for 7-10 minutes or until just tender.
lime juice
In the method: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
honey
In the method: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 8 wedges each)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oil; Source: 1/4 cup olive oilIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste; Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste; Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons lime juiceIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons honeyIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon chili powderIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon cuminIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish)
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot and grill. Start with this step: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Look for sweet potatoes that are similar in shape and size so that the wedges will cook evenly. I typically use smaller potatoes that aren’t too thick. This recipe will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you’re making this dish in advance, I recommend storing the dressing separate from the potatoes, then tossing them together at the last minute.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
