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Grilled sweet potato wedges

Published: Jul 28, 2016 · Modified: Dec 29, 2018 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Fire up the barbecue and make these grilled sweet potato wedges flavoured with cumin and cayenne pepper. 

Grilled sweet potato wedges with cumin and cilantro. | livinglou.com

Sweet potatoes on the grill. Nothing revolutionary, but these are life-changing. I’ve made baked sweet potatoes on the grill before, but the smoky flavour that comes from the potatoes being placed directly on the grill is unmatchable – and can you get over those stunning grill marks? I really believe that grill marks make everything better. But the thing about potatoes is that they are starchy and take longer to cook than say grilled asparagus, so they require a quick parboil beforehand, otherwise, you’ll end up with scorched sweet potatoes.

My method for grilling sweet potato wedges is to slice them into wedges (keep the skin on, it’s the best part), boil them in salted water for about three minutes, then toss in canola oil, cumin and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle with a touch of salt, and toss on a preheated barbecue for about three minutes per side. Flip once for beautiful grill marks, then serve and sprinkle with a touch of parsley for a finishing touch. I like to serve my grilled sweet potatoes with my traditional tzatziki sauce but these would also be delicious with a chipotle mayonnaise.

Grilled sweet potato wedges with cumin and cilantro. | livinglou.com

I’m going to be honest here and say that I haven’t really felt like blogging much lately. Maybe call it a rut, or a lull, but whatever it is, I can’t really seem to put a finger on it. About nine or so months ago, my friend Chris introduced me to the idea of thinking of your life in seasons. Not the summer-fall-winter seasons, but more the seasons of your life.

It’s kind of a trendy thing these days, I think. Does this sound insane? It’s really not. There are seasons where, for example, you may be really into your work, or you may be really into a hobby or your blog, seasons of emotional growth, seasons of new beginnings and so on. I think right now I’m in a season that is riddled with a strange combination of amazing, wonderful highs and an underlying current of uneasiness.

Maybe that’s the nature of this transient, not-so-stable, 20-something period? Am I overthinking this? Probably. I’m really good at overthinking things, and I don’t think it helps that I have a blog where I literally overthink things on a regular basis. Yay!

Actually, now that I’m writing about this, I feel like this is the most common 23-year old story/feeling/ramble ever. I like reading my friend Carly’s post about 23-year old woes, because I feel like I can so relate to a few of the things she talks about.

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into wedges
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • parsley to serve

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot, add sweet potatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Drain.
  3. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with canola oil, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt.
  4. Grill, for 3 minutes per side.
  5. Serve topped with parsley.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
    Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 256
  • % Daily Value*

  • Total Fat: 28 g 43.08%
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g 10%
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
  • Sodium: 1250 mg 52.08%
  • Potassium: 42 mg 1.2%
  • Total Carbohydrate: 1 g %
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Vitamin A: 1.64%
  • Calcium: 21 mg 2.1%
  • Iron: 1 mg 5.56%
  • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Samantha @mykitchenlove

    August 05, 2016 at 11:04 am

    I too am an over thinker. In this case I've never (over) thought to grill sweet potato wedges! They look great. I'll definitely be giving it a try. Hope you swing into a blogging season soon ;)
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    • Lou

      August 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you Samantha, I hope so too! I think I'm on my way now. :)
      Reply
  2. Cathy

    August 05, 2016 at 11:11 am

    These look wonderful! I must try them! I like the idea of seasons of life, too. I think that's a very good way to look at things.
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    • Lou

      August 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you Cathy, let me know if you try them!
      Reply
  3. Meaghan

    August 05, 2016 at 11:54 am

    I think all those feelings are completely normal as a 20 something year old. At least they were in my experience. It is all about being ready for your next adventure! And in the meantime those grilled sweet potato wedges look like the perfect treat to enjoy with friends while contemplating or commiserating life.
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    • Lou

      August 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks Meaghan. I love hearing that people have had a similar experience, it makes me feel like maybe I will eventually figure everything out. Thanks for your comment. :)
      Reply
  4. Joyce

    August 05, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Love the flavour of cumin! This sounds like a great side dish for any BBQ!
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    • Lou

      August 17, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Thank you Joyce :)
      Reply
  5. Colleen Milne

    August 05, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Hi Lou! You beat me to this, as grilled sweet potato wedges were my next post. Yours look wonderful, and I agree with you on the "seasons" concept. We are all doing what drives us for a reason, and sometimes we just have to go with it, because that's where our greatest inspiration may come. Lovely post!
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    • Lou

      August 17, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Hi Colleen! Great minds think alike! I'm sure your grilled sweet potatoes are equally as delicious! Thanks for your encouragement, I think you're right on that one. :)
      Reply
  6. Shirley

    August 22, 2016 at 10:21 am

    I am starting to love sweet potato fries & this recipe sounds awesome & easy to prepare! I am going to treat myself this evening!
    Reply
  7. Keenan

    July 04, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    This blog post was just to honest. I haven't tried the recipe yet... Key word yet. Will though soon. Your post is almost 1 year old. Hope the seasons in life are still the "trendy thing"??? Thanks for the recipe and the extra's. :)
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  8. Josh

    August 10, 2017 at 9:56 am

    YUM! Sweet potatoes are sooo freakin' good, thanks for sharing.
    Reply
    • Lou

      August 17, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      They sure are, thanks for your comment Josh! :)
      Reply
  9. Stacey

    May 18, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    Do we know how many calories are in these?
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    • Lou

      June 20, 2018 at 7:39 pm

      Hi Stacey, unfortunately I do not, but I believe there are tools online that can help calculate the nutritional information for you.
      Reply

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