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Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Vegetables	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Medium sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise into 6 wedges
2	tb	Olive oil
		Salt and pepper
		Large pinch cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Light the grill.  In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, simmer the
potatoes until almost tender, about 5 minutes.  Drain, transfer to a large
bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper and cayenne.  Grill over
moderate heat for about 15 mintues, turning, until tender and lightly
charred.  Serve warm
Reprinted from Food and Wine Magazine - June 1996
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #190
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 23:47:30 -0700
From: Julie Bertholf <jewel1@ix.netcom.com>

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