Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Orange-Ginger Butter

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (8 oz each), peeled, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps

  • 1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 8- or 9-inch square glass baking dish, place sweet potatoes and water. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 4 to 6 minutes or just until tender; drain.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; set aside.
  • 3
    Place potatoes on grill. Cook uncovered over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with butter mixture, until potatoes are tender and lightly browned.

  • Zapping potatoes in the microwave before grilling is a quick and easy trick that helps decrease the overall grill time.
  • Low in calories and fat-free, sweet potatoes are chock-full of nutrients like vitamins E, C and B6, potassium and beta-carotene.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
100
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
190mg
8%
Potassium
210mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
5g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
280%
280%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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