Grilled Sweet Potato Kebabs

Sweet potatoes are a convenient addition to any BBQ cookout, packed with nutrients and offering an endless variety of usages!

Recipe by: Purely Kaylie

Ingredients

• 5 organic sweet potatoes

• 1 small red onion

• 1 zucchini

• 1 yellow bell pepper

• 1 red bell pepper

• 3 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1 Tbsp maple syrup

• 1½ tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp pepper

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Directions

1. Chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cubed sweet potatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Immediately drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

3. Slice the red onion, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper into small pieces.

4. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix together.

5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

6. Thread the partially boiled sweet potatoes and sliced vegetables through 10 metal skewers, leaving a small gap on both ends. Brush the potatoes and vegetables with the glaze.

7. Transfer skewers to the grill. Cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the grill and serve!

• Health Benefits

  Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and is a low glycemic index food. Find out more on our Nutritional Facts page.

• What's the difference between a sweet potato and a yam?

  Sweet potatoes have a much thinner skin than a yam and tastes delicious when cooked. Yams have a thick bark like skin that needs to be cut away before cooking. Learn more about their differences on our Sweet Potatoes VS Yams page.