A simple recipe for grilled sweet potato wedges with fresh thyme, sea salt, pepper and cinnamon. They pair perfectly with just about any grilled protein, especially burgers! Vegan and gluten-free.
I think the fact that summer is almost over is really sinking in for me. Iāve been buying local peaches, savoring the tomatoes from our garden, making lots of summer salads, and convincing Isaac that we need to grill out for dinner every night.
All this grilling inspired me to think outside the box and grill one of my favorite veggies ā sweet potatoes!
I love roasted sweet potatoes so I donāt know why I hadnāt thought to grill them before. They turned out to be delicious and paired perfectly with the grilled salmon salad we were having for dinner. That said, I personally think that these grilled sweet potatoes would go with just about any protein, especially burgers. If you’re looking for a good burger recipe, I highly recommend my spinach and feta turkey burgers or these tempeh veggie burgers. Both are SO good.
The flavor profile for these wedges is lovely ā you get the fresh herb flavor from the thyme, a hint of sweetness from the cinnamon and that charred flavor that only the grill can produce. Theyāre great on their own but we really liked them paired with a little spicy mustard or ketchup for dipping. So good!
If you make these grilled sweet potato wedges, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other readers who are thinking about making the recipe.Ā
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These easy grilled sweet potato wedges are the perfect veggie side and pair well with just about any grilled protein, especially burgers!
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed well
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp knife or fork, about 10 minutes, depending on size. Drain well and allow to cool.
- Once cool enough, slice potatoes in half lengthwise and slice into wedges.
- Mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh thyme and cinnamon. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes.
- Heat grill to medium-high, lightly oil grill rack and grill potatoes until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, flipping once. It shouldnāt take more than 6-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: grilled sweet potato wedges
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
September 3, 2014 at 12:55 pmOh my goodness grilled sweet potatoes! I make mine in the oven in coins. I almost always burn the edges of the wedges – I’m notorious for getting side tracked and burning food š The coins are so much more forgiving š These look AMAZING though. I need to throw some peaches on the grill oh and tomatoes and romaine lettuce. MMMM grilled salad. š You’ve definitely got my mind spinning – thanks!!
Amanda @ Positively Amanda says
September 3, 2014 at 12:59 pmYum! I love thyme and sweet potatoes! Such an amazing combo!
Millie | Add A Little says
September 3, 2014 at 1:19 pmYum! Sweet potatoes are my favourite and this looks so tasty!
Jessi Andricks (@househealthy) says
September 3, 2014 at 2:58 pmThose sound lovely! I usually lightly cook mine in coconut oil on the stove (even won a recipe contest once!) but those sound soooo good. We just broke our grill out a few days ago, so we’ll have to give this one a shot!
Brittany Mullins says
September 3, 2014 at 4:16 pmOh wow — that’s awesome. I love coconut oil on my sweet potatoes too. That’s what I use whenever I make baked sweet potato fries. š
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
September 3, 2014 at 3:46 pmThat sounds like a great combo! I like all spice, cinnamon, and pink salt. But I am going to try the thyme!
Shannon says
September 3, 2014 at 3:59 pmI love all grilled vegetables. I have never tried sweet potatoes though. Im sure they would work well with white potatoes as well. I seem to like those better.
Brittany Mullins says
September 3, 2014 at 4:12 pmOh yeah, I’m sure it would work well with regular potatoes!
Christine says
September 3, 2014 at 4:42 pmThese look amazing, so simple and delicious. They can be tricky to not burn, but I need to try them again. Thanks!
Brittany Mullins says
September 3, 2014 at 4:45 pmAgreed! Mine got charred in a few spots but I kind of like the crispy bits. š
cleaneatingveggiegirl says
September 3, 2014 at 5:42 pmI have grilled regular potatoes but never sweet potatoes..I’ll definitely have to try it out. I am sure they are AWESOME!
Kylie Marie Burnside says
September 4, 2014 at 12:08 amSweet potatoes definitely go for breakfast!! Especially if you workout in the morning… Perfect pre- and post- option!! š Great post!!
Emily @ sweets and beets says
September 4, 2014 at 7:57 pmSuch a great idea! Why have I never done this either?! š
Shaun says
September 5, 2014 at 5:43 amAhhh…boiling them first! Great idea!! Do you think you’d do that with Brussels Sprouts too? I’ve tried grilling them and they burn before they’re cooked! I’ll have to try this method!! Thanks!!
Brittany Mullins says
September 5, 2014 at 6:57 pmHi Shaun. Yes, I’ve had the same issue with sprouts. Boiling or steaming the brussels sprouts for a bit before grilling works like a charm!
Brandy @ A Mindful Mantra says
September 9, 2014 at 4:36 pmThese look amazing – I love the photos! Grilling is my preferred method of cooking sweet potatoes, especially with some cinnamon!
Brittany Mullins says
September 9, 2014 at 10:50 pmThank you so much Brandy!
EMMY says
November 29, 2016 at 5:40 pmI love this recipe. I have used it many times. However, my husband doesn’t like to grill in the winter. Does anyone have adjustments to make this work in the oven? Please share!!
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Brittany Mullins says
November 30, 2016 at 10:20 pmHi Emmy! I’m so glad that you enjoy this recipe. During the winter months I think you can easily make these in the oven — maybe just cut back on the amount of sweet potatoes (so you can fit the wedges on one pan). I think you can skip the boiling step too. Simply coat the wedges with the oil and spices and then roast at about 400 degrees until tender, about 40-50 minutes. Another recipe you could try during the winter months is this one for coconut oil roasted sweet potatoes. They’re delicious!
Megan @ Meg's Meal Planning says
June 28, 2017 at 7:21 pmI’m trying these out tonight! Excited to see how they come out!
Brittany Mullins says
June 28, 2017 at 8:04 pmYay! Can’t wait to hear what you think of the wedges, Megan.