Maple Sweet Potato Wedges

Name: Maple Sweet Potato Wedges
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp hot-pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp maple syrup

Prep Time5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Makes4 Adult Sized Servings

Maya Visnyei

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp hot-pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

Peel sweet potatoes and cut in half lengthwise; then cut into into long, thin wedges (no thicker than ½ in.).
Toss potatoes with olive oil, chili powder and salt.
Grill potatoes on medium-high heat for about 15 min, turning as needed until tender and grill-marked.
Brush lightly with maple syrup, and grill 1 min longer.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 226, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 39g, Fat 7g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 631mg.

Tip:

Patience is the trick to these wedges. If you grill them over too high a heat, they will burn before they are tender. Tenting loosely with foil can help speed up the process.

This article was originally published on Jul 15, 2013