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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trustinn
trustinn71@hotmail.frI'm not sure what went wrong, but my vegetables didn't cook evenly. The sweet potatoes were still hard, while the jicama was mushy.
Sarah O'Neil
s17@hotmail.frThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and jicama. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Mahar Numan
m_n@yahoo.comI love the smoky flavor that the grill gives to the vegetables in this recipe. It's a great way to change up your usual roasted vegetable routine.
Peter Holden
peter_holden@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet potatoes and jicama are both naturally sweet, so even picky eaters will enjoy them.
Ashir Qasab
qashir14@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The jicama and chipotle-lime dressing really balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes.
SAN Joseph
sj50@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The vegetables are cooked in no time and the dressing is super simple to make.
midnight rider
rmidnight@gmail.comThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasonings next time.
Becca Eichholz
e9@hotmail.comI've never had jicama before, but I really enjoyed it in this recipe. It was a nice change from the usual sweet potato fries.
Emma Harts Golden Mist
h-emma69@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a bit too much chipotle powder. Other than that, it was a great dish.
Nonjabulo Sibisi
nonjabulo-sibisi67@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious.
Mst Silpi
silpi_mst@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've even made it for company and they loved it.
Master Red
m-r21@gmail.comThe flavors in this dish are amazing! The sweet potatoes and jicama are a great combination, and the chipotle-lime dressing really brings it all together.
Towaare Potuo
potuo.towaare64@hotmail.comEasy to make and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.
Pamela Masango
m-p63@yahoo.comThis was a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes and jicama. I didn't have any chipotle powder, so I used a bit of smoked paprika instead. It turned out great!
R, S, Ridoy Khan
r-k29@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The vegetables are always tender and flavorful, and the chipotle-lime dressing is the perfect finishing touch.
Princess Hina
p@hotmail.comThis recipe was a hit! The sweet potatoes and jicama were cooked perfectly and had a delicious smoky flavor. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and it was the perfect summer meal.