Try this all-star, easy-to-follow Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Cilantro recipe from Bobby Flay. A great summer grilled side dish.
I just discovered grilling potatoes last summer and am loving every crispy smoky slice I’ve plated. Wanting to try grilling sweet potatoes, I Googled and the top recipe was this Bobby Flay Sweet Potato recipe grilled with Lime and Cilantro recipe. I saw absolutely no reason to look any further. Bobby Flay recipes never disappoint and I thought the lime and cilantro were a perfect combination for the sweet flavor.
This somewhat put me in mind of one of the delicious Mexican snow cones I had in Tucson. Sweet, salty, spicy and limey. How can you go wrong with that combination? We found these to be a delicious side dish for grilled chicken thighs and a fresh salad. A wonderful summer meal. The only thing I would change is to at least double the lime zest and the cayenne. Seemed like there wasn’t enough to go around, and I only used one large sweet potato. I’d also take the time to wedge and pre-cook before grilling. That big orange paddle wasn’t as attractive as the white potato paddles I grilled last week. Let’s take a look.
A must try sweet potato side dish. Great for burgers or steaks
- 3 sweet potatoes unpeeled
- Kosher salt
- zest of one lime
- 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or more if you like the heat
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Directions Par-cook the potatoes: Place in a pot of water and boil until fork-tender; let cool. Slice each potato lengthwise into eighths. Preheat a grill to medium or place a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Mix 1 tablespoon salt, the lime zest and cayenne in a small bowl. Brush the potato wedges with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on all sides (including the skin) and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter; immediately season with the salt mixture and sprinkle with cilantro.
Bobby Flay’s Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Cilantro…It’s What’s for a Summer Side Dish
pam says
July 13, 2011 at 12:43 pmI’ve never grilled potatoes other than in a foil packet. Must try these!
Lea Ann says
July 13, 2011 at 4:42 pmYou must! 🙂
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says
July 13, 2011 at 1:13 pmVery cool, I’d never thought to do that! I have something new to grill!
Lea Ann says
July 13, 2011 at 4:41 pmIt’s a must Greg.
Dave Scott says
July 13, 2011 at 1:46 pmJust love Bobby!!! Interesting about the par boiling… i just slice em thinner and cook on the grill.
Excellent job with the grill marks!!!
beautiful plate
Dave
Lea Ann says
July 13, 2011 at 4:41 pmI agree Dave, I think I did white potato wedges and don’t think I pre-cooked. I was pretty proud of those grill marks. 🙂 Always good to hear from you.
Karen says
July 13, 2011 at 3:16 pmI put sweet potatos on the grill…whole with the skins on, rubbed with a little oil. I will definitely try Bobbie’s recipe with your suggestions.
Lea Ann says
July 13, 2011 at 4:40 pmI’m liking that idea Karen. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.
Cooking with Michele says
July 13, 2011 at 4:06 pmI just had a kids’ cooking class on Monday where we did everything on the grill (from salad to dessert!) and that included grilled potato slices. Never thought to try sweet potatoes, so thanks for the heads up on this recipe!
Lea Ann says
July 13, 2011 at 4:35 pmThanks Michele! One of my favorite salad is a grilled romaine. LOVE it.
Russ says
July 13, 2011 at 8:02 pmAre you watching Food Network Star? I’m loving this season!!
Lea Ann says
July 14, 2011 at 5:37 amI am not watching Food Network Star… Will have to find it and check it out. I don’t watch a huge amount of television and currently am glued to True Blood and Weeds new seasons.
Karen Harris says
July 13, 2011 at 8:40 pmI’m having friends from England for dinner on Sat. night and plan to barbeque chicken and was wondering what special little side I could serve. Thanks so much for solving my dilemma. This looks wonderful.
Lea Ann says
July 14, 2011 at 5:14 amHope they turn out gorgeous!
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
July 14, 2011 at 4:37 amHow cool is that. I would have never thought to grill sweet potatoes. You got great grill marks Lea Ann, just like Bobby would do. I just read in a magazine that he’s been on the air fifteen years. He’s so cute it’s hard to believe he’s even that old. Love ya Bobby.
Sam
Lea Ann says
July 14, 2011 at 5:12 amWho would have ever thought that a sweet potato would be the food to get me my first “grill mark” compliment. 🙂
Joanne says
July 14, 2011 at 4:46 amI may not have a grill, but I am definitely roasting these babies up. Lime and cilantro are the perfect flavor pairing for sweet potatoes!
Lea Ann says
July 14, 2011 at 5:11 amRoasting sounds good to me, or even a stove top grill pan.
Larry says
July 14, 2011 at 7:18 amLike you, I’ve always found Bobby’s recipes to be reliable. We like grilled sweet potatoes and have been looking for something different to do with them and this will fit the bill. That’s a good looking plate of food.
Lea Ann says
July 14, 2011 at 5:25 pmAnd it was a good plate of food. Thanks Larry. 🙂
girlichef says
July 14, 2011 at 7:21 amThose sound…and look…really good! I don’t think I’ve ever made a Bobby Flay recipe. Hmmm.
Lea Ann says
July 14, 2011 at 5:24 pmWhaaaaaaaaat? Never made a Bobby Flay? 🙂
Platanos, Mangoes and Me! says
July 14, 2011 at 12:31 pmJus became a follower. I found you through “a year on the gril”l and I can’t wait to go through your posts.
Lea Ann says
July 16, 2011 at 5:53 amYay! And Thanks for stopping by.
Deb says
July 15, 2011 at 7:10 amLovely recipe! But please try the Himalayan pink salt from Sustainable Sourcing (here’s their website: https://secure.sustainablesourcing.com ). I just got some and absolutely LOVE the flavor explosion it brings to everything I use it in! And I LOVE Bobby Flay, too!
Lea Ann says
July 16, 2011 at 5:51 amI have some pink Hawaiian salt and love it. Thanks for the heads up for the Himalayan. And thanks so much for stopping by and the comment.
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
July 15, 2011 at 6:44 pmI hear tales of people that can’t stand Bobby Flay and maybe they have some personal experience to back it up; but I have to tell you, his recipes have never disappointed me. Ever. I’m so loving sweet potatoes, wondering why for years we relegated to November only!
Lea Ann says
July 16, 2011 at 5:56 amUh-oh is that Bobby getting a “Martha” reputation? 🙂 re: Sweet Potatoes, maybe it’s only been in the last years that we’ve come up with better storage methods for sweet potatoes so we can have them year round???
Chris says
July 17, 2011 at 2:34 pmAwesome! Next up for you is plank grilling sweet or mashed potatoes. It’s a fun presentation.
Lea Ann says
July 17, 2011 at 3:27 pmI’m loving that idea Chris!