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Loaded BBQ Sweet Potatoes

Offer toppings separately so guests can customize their own sweet potato. This is great for a vegetarian main or hearty side. Save time and par-cook* sweet potatoes in the microwave if you’re in a rush.

Featuring American Sweet Potato

Ingredients

4	U.S. sweet potatoes
2 tbsp	neutral oil
1 tsp	salt
	Topping suggestions (mix & match to suit you)
165 g	grilled corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn, charred, or canned/frozen corn, cooked and drained)
75 g	crumbled feta
60 g	thinly sliced red onion
80 ml	chimichurri or herb salsa (store-bought or homemade)
120 g	sour cream or lime crema (2 tbsp sour cream + 1 tbsp lime juice + 1 tsp hot sauce)
2 tbsp	chopped cilantro or parsley
	Finish with lime wedges and flaky sea salt.

Step 1
Preheat grill for indirect medium heat (setup: coals/gas to one side, or set heat to medium and plan to move potatoes off direct flame).
Step 2
Rub each sweet potato with oil and sprinkle with salt. For faster cooking, par-cook in microwave (see notes below).
Step 3
Place sweet potatoes on cooler side of grill (indirect) and cook covered 35–45 minutes, turning every 10–15 minutes, until very tender when pierced with a skewer. Alternatively wrap in foil and grill 30–40 minutes. If par-cooked, these will be ready in 10-15 minutes.
Step 4
When sweet potatoes are done, split each lengthwise, fluff interior with a fork and press ends to open.
Step 5
Fill each potato with a spoonful of chimichurri or lime crema, then top with grilled corn, feta, sliced onion and herbs. Finish with lime wedge squeeze and flaky sea salt.
Step 6
Notes: Indirect grilling prevents burning while the center softens. To par-cook whole sweet potato, scrub skin and pierce 4 or 5 times randomly wth fork to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened, then finish on grill for 10-15 minutes.

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Dinner, Lunch, Main Courses, Seafood, Vegetarian or Vegan

Loaded BBQ Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

Topping suggestions (mix & match to suit you)

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