Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Herbs (Print-Friendly Version)
Charred sweet potatoes paired with vibrant herbed yogurt sauce make an irresistible, easy side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grilled Sweet Potatoes
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3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 cm thick wedges
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
→ Yogurt Herb Dressing
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180 ml Greek yogurt
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4 green onions, ends trimmed, roughly chopped
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15 g fresh dill, plus extra for garnish
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2 garlic cloves, smashed
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10 large fresh basil leaves
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
# How to Make It:
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Set the grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking.
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Arrange sweet potato wedges on a large rimmed baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Toss thoroughly to coat each wedge.
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Place wedges cut side down on the grill. Grill, turning every 2-3 minutes, until fork tender and lightly charred, approximately 15 minutes.
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While sweet potatoes grill, combine Greek yogurt, green onions, fresh dill, garlic, basil, lemon juice, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until dressing is completely smooth, about 1–3 minutes.
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Transfer grilled sweet potatoes to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with yogurt herb dressing and finish with additional fresh dill before serving.
# Additional Tips:
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For even cooking and the best texture, ensure sweet potato wedges are uniform in size.