Mediterranean Diet Grilled Sweet Potato

Elevate your summer cooking with this Mediterranean Diet Grilled Sweet Potato recipe, a healthy and flavor-packed dish that's perfect as a side or satisfying vegetarian main course. Featuring tender slices of perfectly grilled sweet potatoes marinated in a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and paprika, this recipe is both nutritious and irresistibly aromatic. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and an optional topping of crumbled feta cheese, every bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness, smokiness, and tanginess. Quick to prepare and ideal for outdoor grilling, this dish embraces the wholesome simplicity of Mediterranean cuisine while pleasing both your taste buds and your waistline.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Exfoliating the skin removes any debris, and slicing them ensures even cooking.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a marinade.

Step 4

Add the sweet potato rounds to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated with the marinade. Let them sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 5

Place the sweet potato rounds directly on the preheated grill. Grill for 15 minutes on each side or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.

Step 6

Remove the sweet potatoes from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the grilled sweet potatoes for a burst of freshness.

Step 8

Optionally, add crumbled feta cheese on top before serving for a tangy addition that complements the sweetness of the potatoes.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a flavorful vegetarian main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(680.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1012.4

Total Fat 56.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 3333.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 18.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 512.1mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 266.3mg	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: 48.9%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 44.1%