Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges with Dipping Sauces

Kids love to eat these colorful sticks. They look like fries and can be dipped in different sauces.

Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges with Dipping Sauces
Prep Time:
30 mins
Grill Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
38 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes or russet potatoes (about 2 pounds)

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt or 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • Honey Sesame Sauce (recipe below)

  • Creamy Chive Sauce (recipe below)

Honey Sesame Sauce

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar, sake or white wine vinegary

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Creamy Chive Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

  • ½ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

  • 3 tablespoons finely shredded Asiago cheese

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese

Directions

  1. Scrub potatoes with a soft vegetable brush under running water. Cut each unpeeled potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges. In a covered 4-quart Dutch oven, cook potato wedges in boiling, lightly salted water for 8 minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool slightly. Place potatoes in a large bowl; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to coat.

  2. For a charcoal or gas grill, grill potato wedges on the greased rack of an covered grill directly over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown, turning occasionally.

  3. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish; serve with Honey Sesame Sauce and/or Creamy Chive Sauce. Serve immediately or at room temperature. Makes 8 servings.

Honey Sesame Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and toasted sesame oil. Stir until honey dissolves. Makes about 3/4 cup.

Creamy Chive Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise and chives. Stir in Asiago cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323 Calories
24g Fat
25g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 749mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 3mg 15%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 314mg 7%
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