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Patate dolci alla griglia (Grilled Sweet Potatoes)

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes about 500g/1 lb total, peeled and cut into __cm/1/4 inch slices

For the marinade:

  • Best quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 garlic cloves peeled and finely minced
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • A sprig of parsley or some fennel fronds finely minced

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinade by mixing all the ingredients indicated together in a bowl. Set aside until needed.
  • Heat a lightly greased stove-top grilling pan (or griddle) on medium heat until quite hot but not smoking.
  • Grill the sweet potato slices on both sides until tender but still just slightly al dente, about 8-10 minutes total. Regulate the temperature so the sweet potato grill fairly gently. You want them to have time to cook through without too much char.
  • If you like cross-hatched grill marks, grill the slices for about 2 minutes, turn them over and grill for another 2 minutes, then turn them over and rotate them 90 degrees, grill another 2 minutes, then turn them over again for a final 2 or 3 minutes, until done.
  • As the sweet potato slices are done, transfer them to a bowl, then nap the slices with some of the marinade. Repeat until all the slices are done, adding all the remaining marinade. Mix everything well.
  • Let the grilled sweet potatoes rest in the marinade at least 30 minutes before serving. They are better if left for several hours or even overnight.