Best 4 Honey Vanilla Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipes

**Savor the Sweetness: Explore a Trio of Honey Vanilla Grilled Sweet Potato Recipes**

Indulge in a culinary journey that celebrates the harmonious blend of honey, vanilla, and sweet potatoes. This article presents three enticing recipes that elevate this humble vegetable to a delectable masterpiece. From a savory main course to a refreshing salad and a delightful dessert, these recipes offer a versatile exploration of flavors and textures. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of sweet, smoky, and aromatic notes.

**Grilled Sweet Potato Steaks with Honey Vanilla Glaze:** Savor the hearty goodness of grilled sweet potato steaks coated in a luscious honey vanilla glaze. The perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors makes this dish a delightful main course or an impressive side dish.

**Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad with Honey Vanilla Dressing:** Experience a refreshing and vibrant salad that combines roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a zesty honey vanilla dressing. This salad is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats or fish.

**Honey Vanilla Sweet Potato Fries:** Treat yourself to a healthier alternative to traditional fries with these crispy and golden honey vanilla sweet potato fries. Drizzled with a sweet and aromatic honey vanilla sauce, these fries are a delightful snack or side dish that will satisfy your cravings.

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that showcases the versatility and deliciousness of sweet potatoes. These honey vanilla grilled sweet potato recipes are sure to become favorites in your kitchen, offering a range of options for any occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES

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It doesn't take a lot to make delicious sweet potatoes. These grilled sweet potato get a quick blanch in hot water and then hit the grill to cook up fast.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch slices.
Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and potatoes. Boil until potatoes are just starting to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, set aside.
Brush potatoes on both sides with vegetable oil and also oil the grill grates well. This creates a nice nonstick surface so the potatoes don't get stuck and fall apart.
Place sweet potato slices on preheated grill over a medium-low heat and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning a few times during cooking process. During the last 5 minutes, begin basting with butter-sugar mixture. Keep an eye on the potatoes as this both butter and sugar can cause flare-ups on the grill. So keep the lid open for this part of the cooking.
When the sweet potatoes as soft through the middle and browned on the surface they are ready. Remove, brush once more with remaining butter mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 384 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 4-6 Portions (4-6 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH HONEY AND CINNAMON

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Tyler Florence's Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Food Network are made even sweeter and stickier with honey, cinnamon and 30 minutes in a hot oven.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling potatoes after cooked
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Lay the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on a roasting tray. Drizzle the oil, honey, cinnamon, salt and pepper over the potatoes. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes in oven or until tender.
Take sweet potatoes out of the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle with more extra-virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 216 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 24 grams

GRILLED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH HONEY-MUSTARD-MINT DIPPING SAUCE

Grilled Sweet Potato Fries with Honey-Mustard-Mint Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large sweet potatoes
Canola oil, for brushing

Steps:

Whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey and mint in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the fries.
Put the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until a paring knife inserted into the center of the potatoes meets with some resistance, 10 to 15 minutes depending on size. When cool enough to handle, cut each sweet potato into 6 wedges.
Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high. Brush the potato wedges with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until slightly charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a platter and serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 743 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 21 grams

HONEY VANILLA GRANOLA

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Honey coated nuts seeds and oats with sweet dried fruit make this an exceptional granola that is good for you. The hint of vanilla explodes in your mouth! I have tried many recipes and this is by far the best!!

Provided by Dana Z

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup safflower oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon of high quality vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup other dried fruit
1/2 cup dried cranberries or 1/2 cup other dried fruit

Steps:

Preheat oven the oven to 275 degrees.
Mix together the oats, seeds and nuts in a large bowl.
Heat oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and honey together in a saucepan until blended.
Add honey mixture to oat mixture and stir well.
Spread out the granola on one or two baking sheets and bake for 50 minutes or until desired crispness. Stir occasionally to prevent mixture from clumping.
leave to cool and store in zip lock baggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.3, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 7.9, Carbohydrate 72.4, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 30.9, Protein 18.1

Tips:

For the best flavor, choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin.
To prevent the sweet potatoes from sticking to the grill, lightly oil the grates before cooking.
If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the sweet potatoes in a grill pan over medium heat.
The honey-vanilla glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To make the glaze even more flavorful, add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
Serve the grilled sweet potatoes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Honey-vanilla grilled sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all year long. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them sweet or savory, there is a honey-vanilla grilled sweet potato recipe out there for you. So fire up your grill and give this recipe a try!