Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

Side Dishes

I love when an entire meal can be cooked outside on the grill and I don't need to heat up the kitchen. These grilled sweet potatoes meet that requirement and are healthy, too!

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
DIPPING SAUCE:
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle potatoes with garlic salt and pepper.
2. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning once. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt and seasonings. Serve with sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup with 2 tablespoons sauce: 166 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.