Grilled Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish perfect for grilling out. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a rich maple glaze, making it a standout addition to any barbecue or cookout.
With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, these sweet potatoes are a great choice for recipes for the grill that will impress your guests and complement a variety of main dishes.
Easy Grilled Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
This recipe features sweet potatoes sliced into rounds, brushed with a maple syrup mixture, and grilled until tender and caramelized. The cooking time is about 30 minutes, and it serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Glaze the Sweet Potatoes: Brush both sides of the sweet potato rounds with the maple glaze mixture.
- Grill the Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato rounds on the grill. Cook for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and have grill marks.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
