Grilled Sweet Potato Fingers with Curry Dip

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Grilled Sweet Potato Fingers with Curry Dip
20 min.
8
257kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that will impress your guests? Look no further than these Grilled Sweet Potato Fingers with Curry Dip! This vibrant and flavorful recipe is not only vegetarian, but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for a variety of dietary preferences.

Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. When grilled to perfection, they develop a delightful char that enhances their natural sweetness. Paired with a creamy curry dip that combines the zesty brightness of lemon juice with the warm, aromatic spices of curry powder, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible sweet potato fingers, making them an ideal addition to any meal or gathering. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, a casual dinner party, or simply looking for a tasty snack, these sweet potato fingers are sure to be a hit. Plus, the dip can be prepared in advance, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your friends and family.

So fire up the grill or broiler, and get ready to savor the delightful combination of flavors and textures in this easy-to-make recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • teaspoons curry powder 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 cups mayonnaise light
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 small onion grated
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 40 oz sweet potatoes and into peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • grill
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion and curry powder in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to serve. (Dip can be made up to 2 days in advance.)
  2. Prepare a charcoal fire, let burn to a gray ash and set grill 8 to 10 inches from coals. (Or preheat a broiler and set broiling rack 8 inches from heat source.)
  3. Cut sweet potatoes in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise and then into thirds to form fingers. Each potato should yield about 12 pieces.
  4. Place fingers in a large bowl, add oil, salt, pepper and cayenne. Toss well to coat.
  5. Grill or broil fingers, turning often, until partially charred and soft enough to easily penetrate with tip of a knife, about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove to a plate and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve warm with curry dip.

Nutrition Facts

Calories257kcal
Protein3.86%
Fat44.87%
Carbs51.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.25
Glycemic Load
14.18
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.767825966296%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:257.2kcal
12.86%
Fat:12.99g
19.98%
Saturated Fat:1.97g
12.34%
Carbohydrates:33.39g
11.13%
Net Carbohydrates:28.87g
10.5%
Sugar:7.72g
8.58%
Cholesterol:6.72mg
2.24%
Sodium:619.65mg
26.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.51g
5.03%
Vitamin A:20170.38IU
403.41%
Vitamin K:27.78µg
26.46%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.9%
Fiber:4.52g
18.08%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.57%
Potassium:510.01mg
14.57%
Vitamin E:1.93mg
12.85%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.69%
Copper:0.23mg
11.44%
Magnesium:38.31mg
9.58%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.89%
Phosphorus:76.42mg
7.64%
Vitamin C:5.28mg
6.4%
Iron:1.11mg
6.17%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.31%
Folate:19.69µg
4.92%
Calcium:48.91mg
4.89%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.12%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.24%
Selenium:2.06µg
2.94%
Source:My Recipes