GRILLED SWEET POTATO MEDALLIONS (a 2 banana difficulty level)

Recently I have been grilling Red Potatoes and actually thought I had blogged in the recipe, but it appears that I have not.  This was my 2nd attempt at grilling Sweet Potatoes.  My first go 'round I followed the same technique that was working well with the Red Potatoes.  Evidently Sweet Potatoes grill faster because I ended up with blackened sweet potatoes which is no good for anyone!

A tweak here & a tweak there on the 2nd round made for a great batch of great tasting "Grilled Sweet Potato Medallions."  I opted for Sweet potatoes that were very large in circumference because I wanted to use them on a sandwich.  You could also slice them lengthwise or on a diagonal depending on the size of the Potato and what you wanted to use them for.

Today 'this monkey' will show you how to grill up some "Sweet Potato Medallions!"

WHAT YOU NEED:
2-3 Large Sweet Potatoes - in about 1/2" slices
3-4 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2-3 t of Sugar (I prefer Sugar in the Raw since the granules are larger)
Kosher Salt to taste

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED:
Large cookie sheet
Chef's Knife
Grill & Grill utensils

WHAT YOU DO:
**Be sure to Clean, Oil & Pre Heat your Grill.  I usually make sure the grill is clean, then I cut & prep the potatoes.  I'll then fire up the grill and let it pre-heat on high for 5 minutes before I reduce the grill heat & add the potatoes.**

1.  Rinse/Scrub & dry the sweet potatoes.

2.  Slice the Sweet Potatoes about 1/2" thick

3.  Coat the bottom of the Cookie Sheet with 2 T of Olive Oil & Sprinkle the Cookie Sheet with Sugar.  Place the sliced Sweet Potatoes on the Sheet, then Drizzle the tops of the Potatoes with Olive Oil & Sprinkle with Sugar.

4.  In your Pre Heated Grill, reduce Grill heat to LOW & place the Potato Medallions on the grill for 4-5 minutes.

5.  Flip the Medallions & Grill for another 3-4 minutes on Low.  Pay attention to any hotspots your grill may have to avoid blackened medallions!


6.  Remove from Grill

Grilled Portabello & Sweet Potato Medallion Sandwich with Avocado & Onion

Grilled Portabello & Sweet Potato Medallion Sandwich with Hummus

7.  Make your sandwich!

Sandwich & Salad deal:  Spinach Salad with Pine Nuts & Peppers

8.  Make your meal!


I added a little bit of sugar prior to grilling because that helps with the grill marks.  You can skip the sugar if you wish.  I will also cut the finished product in bite size pieces and toss in with rice, quinoa etc.  As for sandwiches, they are great hot or cold!

Until next time,
your favorite neighbor web Monkey!