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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Side Dishes » Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Lime Crema

    ★★★★★ from 2 reviews

    Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Lime Crema

    Published Jun 18, 2018 · Modified Jul 3, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 14 Comments

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    Easy grilled sweet potatoes loaded with spices and grilled to perfection with a creamy cilantro lime yogurt sauce for dipping! The perfect healthy summer side dish.

    Easy grilled sweet potatoes loaded with spices and grilled to perfection with a creamy cilantro lime yogurt sauce for dipping! The perfect healthy summer side dish.

    We grillinnnnnnnn'!

    I told you all about my serious relationship with our new grill, right? Right. Grilled feesh tacos with the most ridonculous strawberry avocado salsa, grilled balsamic asparagus...we just can't stop. Except on days like yesterday when the humidity outside mirrors the grill---then we can stop.

    Easy grilled sweet potatoes loaded with spices and grilled to perfection with a creamy cilantro lime yogurt sauce for dipping! The perfect healthy summer side dish.

    So, grilled sweet potatoes. Have you tried it? Are hooked? Cheating on the oven? Same same. The best part about grilling sweet potatoes is how fast it is. Like, ten minutes fast. Compared to the 30ish minutes it takes to do the same thing in the oven, that's pretty rad. You also don't get those delish grill marks in the oven, no sir.

    Easy grilled sweet potatoes loaded with spices and grilled to perfection with a creamy cilantro lime yogurt sauce for dipping! The perfect healthy summer side dish.

    Now the trick to the yummiest grilled sweet taters is slicing them nice and thin. Or else they'll be al dente and this isn't spaghetti, yo. The other trick is making sure you use a high heat oil because grills are HAWT and the smoke point of extra virgin olive oil is around 400°. We don't want those lovely fatty acids oxidizing now do we? I use avocado oil, but you could also use grapeseed oil.

    I love chowing down on these as a side dish paired with my Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers or Avocado Bean Burgers. For dessert, Chocolate Drizzled Fruit Kebabs of course! Ugh, isn't grilling season the bestest?

    Easy grilled sweet potatoes loaded with spices and grilled to perfection with a creamy cilantro lime yogurt sauce for dipping! The perfect healthy summer side dish.

    I've been loving using thick and creamy Greek yogurt for making dips lately. So so refreshing right from the fridge with crunchy corn tortilla chips or leftover grilled veggies. If you're dairy-free, you could try your favorite dairy-free yogurt or blend up some soaked cashews with water and the rest of the ingredients for a similar effect. I've also added avocado and za'atar with fab results.

    Looking for more sweet potato inspo? Check out these Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans!

    Get your grill on and thank me later.

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    Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Lime Crema

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 20 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
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    Easy grilled sweet potatoes loaded with spices and grilled to perfection with a creamy cilantro lime yogurt sauce for dipping! The perfect healthy summer side dish.


    Ingredients

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    For the sweet potatoes:

    • 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into thin rounds
    • 1 ½ tbsp avocado oil (or other high heat oil)
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • ½ tsp cumin
    • ¼ tsp chipotle chili powder
    • Green onions and cilantro, for serving

    For the crema:

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used 2%)
    • ¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
    • ¼ cup green onions, chopped
    • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp fine sea salt

    Instructions

    1. Preheat grill to medium high for about ten minutes. Spray grates with high heat cooking spray.
    2. Thinly slice sweet potatoes (less than ¼ inch). Place in a large bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Toss well to combine.
    3. Place sweet potatoes in an even layer on grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes and then quarter turn rounds to achieve grill marks. Cook for another 3 minutes and then flip. Cook another few minutes or until softened.
    4. To make crema, combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
    5. Garnish sweet potatoes with green onions and cilantro and serve with crema for dipping.

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    Easy grilled sweet potatoes loaded with spices and grilled to perfection with a creamy cilantro lime yogurt sauce for dipping! The perfect healthy summer side dish.

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Kristin says

      July 16, 2018 at 6:10 am

      somehow i've never had grilled sweet potatoes, even though we seriously eat them every week! i wasn't sure how they'd turn out, but this post has convinced me!

      Reply
    2. Kristin says

      July 16, 2018 at 6:10 am

      somehow i've never had grilled sweet potatoes, even though we seriously eat them every week! i wasn't sure how they'd turn out, but this post has convinced me!

      Reply
    3. impossible game says

      July 02, 2018 at 12:04 am

      looks yummy! I’ve never tried sweet potato with a cilantro lime dip before. Maybe I will try to make this dish in this weekend

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. impossible game says

      July 02, 2018 at 12:04 am

      looks yummy! I’ve never tried sweet potato with a cilantro lime dip before. Maybe I will try to make this dish in this weekend

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Maureen says

      June 25, 2018 at 12:32 am

      I like this recipe because I don't have to worry about boiling the sweet potatoes too much!

      Reply
    6. Maureen says

      June 25, 2018 at 12:32 am

      I like this recipe because I don't have to worry about boiling the sweet potatoes too much!

      Reply
    7. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

      June 18, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      You've convinced me....grilling is a fraction of the time roasted sweet potatoes would take in the oven!!! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

      June 18, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      You've convinced me....grilling is a fraction of the time roasted sweet potatoes would take in the oven!!! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Kori says

      June 18, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      (1) I adore your writing style and humor! (2) These look oh so mouthwatering and amazing! (3) The dip sounds so versatile, and now I want to keep it on hand at all times. Lovely photos and amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 18, 2018 at 3:50 pm

        Thank you my love!! You gotta try!!

        Reply
    10. Kori says

      June 18, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      (1) I adore your writing style and humor! (2) These look oh so mouthwatering and amazing! (3) The dip sounds so versatile, and now I want to keep it on hand at all times. Lovely photos and amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 18, 2018 at 3:50 pm

        Thank you my love!! You gotta try!!

        Reply
    11. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

      June 18, 2018 at 9:29 am

      I've never tried sweet potato with a cilantro lime dip before. Sounds like a delicious way to serve them! 🙂

      Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
      https://charmainenyw.com

      Reply
    12. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

      June 18, 2018 at 9:29 am

      I've never tried sweet potato with a cilantro lime dip before. Sounds like a delicious way to serve them! 🙂

      Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
      https://charmainenyw.com

      Reply

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