Maple Sweet Potato Wedges
30
- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time20 min
- 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