Heart-Healthy Grilled Sweet Potato Slices

Savor the smoky, caramelized goodness of Heart-Healthy Grilled Sweet Potato Slices—a quick and nutritious side dish that’s as delicious as it is wholesome. This recipe spotlights sweet potatoes, marinated in a flavorful blend of extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, and garlic powder, then grilled to tender perfection with beautifully charred edges. Not only are these sweet potato slices rich in vitamins and fiber, but they’re also gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and packed with heart-healthy nutrients. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, these slices are perfect for barbecues, meal prepping, or as a guilt-free snack. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re an easy, flavorful way to upgrade your grill game while staying health-conscious.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

Step 4

Add the sweet potato slices to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until they are well coated.

Step 5

Place the sweet potato slices directly onto the preheated grill grates.

Step 6

Grill the slices for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.

Step 7

Remove from the grill and place them on a serving platter.

Step 8

Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the grilled sweet potato slices as a garnish before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot as a side dish or as a healthy snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(314.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	483.8

Total Fat 28.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 747.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Protein 5.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139.5mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 239.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 44.9%