Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

 

Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

If you love sweet potatoes as much as I do, here's a new way to enjoy them tonight. They taste awesome on so many levels. This dish can be made on the grill in about 12-15 minutes, takes a short time to prepare and it's super healthy.

Ingredients:  

3 tablespoons lime juice

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced

2 tablespoons mined shallot

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (1 large or 2 medium) , sliced lengthwise in 1/2 inch thick slices

While the grill is heating for medium heat cooking, whisk together lime juice, vinegar, honey, cilantro, shallot and pepper in a small bowl until blended.

Brush the sweet potatoes on both sides with dressing.  Place sweet potatoes on the grill and cook, covered about 6 minutes on each side or until tender and slightly charred.  Keep an eye on the potatoes to avoid burning. This recipe can also be made in the oven. Spray your baking sheet with cooking spray and place the sliced potatoes on the baking sheet. Bake at 425 for about 30-40 minutes or until done.

Serve, sliced in strips and drizzle with remaining ingredients (Serves 4)

Left Over Turkey?

TURKEY WITH SWEET POTATO DUMPLINGS

Courtesy of Wholefoodsmarket.com, I found this great recipe for using leftover turkey.  Quite a new take on Thanksgiving leftovers!  Hope you all had a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra virgin oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups raw, cooked or frozen chopped vegetables (you can use green beans, carrots, or peas)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (preferably unbleached)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth or regular chicken broth if you don't have low sodium
3 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (or a 3/4 lb. sweet potato, cooked and mashed)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

To Make:

Preheat oven to 400.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add onions, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 - 10 minutes.  Add vegetables and cook until softened and hot throughout, whether you use raw, cooked or froze.  Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over vegetables, stir well and cook 2 minutes.  Whisk in broth, bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low.  Simmer until thickened, 2 - 3 minutes.  Stir in turkey.  Salt and pepper and transfer to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.  Set aside.  In a large bowl, gently combine 1 1/4 cups flour, sweet potatoes, baking soda, buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to make a thick batter.  Do not overmix!  Drop batter in large spoonfuls over turkey mixture to form 8 dumplings.  Bake until dumplings are golden brown and cooked through, about 30 minutes.

*  If you didn't cook a whole turkey, use cooked turkey breast.