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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Orange-Ginger Butter

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 4, 2010
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Baked potatoes take a backseat to this tasty, change-of-pace side dish.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Orange-Ginger Butter

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 6
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; set aside.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

100 Calories
3g Total Fat
1g Protein
16g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

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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