Grilled Sweet Potato Spears

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potatoes
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt

Cilantro & Avocado Dressing:

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado
• juice from 1 lime
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp chili pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. Cut potatoes into 1" wedges.
3. Brush potatoes with olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt.
4. Arrange on grill, cut side down.
5. Grill, turning occasionally until fork tender, about 15 minutes then transfer to a platter.
6. Meanwhile, place all the dressing ingredients into a food processor: cilantro, avocado, lime juice, salt, garlic and olive oil. Save a few pinches of cilantro for garnish.
7. Pulse for 30 seconds to a minute, until a smooth dressing forms.
8. Drizzle the grilled sweet potatoes with the dressing. Top with fresh cilantro and serve family style.

Image borrowed and recipe adapted from themodernproper.com