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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Orange-Ginger Butter

Baked potatoes take a backseat to this tasty, change-of-pace side dish.

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Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 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

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Directions

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.

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Expert Tips

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.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 100
Calories from Fat: 25),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 3g; 3%
(Saturated Fat 2g, 2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 10mg; 10%;
Sodium: 190mg; 190%;
Total Carbohydrate: 16g; 16%
(Dietary Fiber 2g 2% Sugars 5g 5% ),
Protein: 1g; 1%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 280%;
Vitamin C: 10%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 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;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 5/14/2013 10:08:55 AM REPORT ABUSE JaniceFarmer said:

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Never thought to grill sweet potatoes, but I love these! Ginger and citrus butter add a nice, fresh kick to those rich taters. Great healthy side dish--a new favorite!

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