GRILLED SWEET POTATO & JICAMA

Grilled Sweet Potato & Jicama image

My dad used to grill sweet potatoes and serve them with a simple vinaigrette. I've tweaked his recipe over the years to give this special side a little Southern twist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeded
1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until almost tender. Drain; cool slightly., Place 1/2 cup oil, lime juice, cilantro, honey, vinegar, garlic and chipotle in a blender; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; add jicama and toss to coat., Peel and slice sweet potatoes; brush with remaining oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until slices have grill marks and are tender., Arrange potatoes on a serving platter. With a slotted spoon, top with jicama. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.