BBQ sweet potatoes with Jerk mayo

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Ready in ​30 minutes

Serves ​4 people

This recipe is a delicious and very simple way to enjoy American sweet potatoes. Often vegetarians and vegans have a very limited choice when it comes to BBQ’s as people tend to not think outside of the box. These potatoes are perfect for a bbq accompanied with good dip and a side salad.

These American sweet potatoes are rich in colour potatoes that boost in a number of health benefits. The sweet potatoes are high in fibre and antioxidant which play a major role in your gut health. The orange colour in the flesh is filled with beta-carotene which is a plant based compound that is turned into Vitamin A in the body. I have paired the potatoes with a delicious spicy but creamy jerk mayo as a dip and the combination is just fantastic. Enjoy the recipe and please leave a comment below if you do give this a try.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Large Sweet potatoes

  • 1tsp chilli flakes

  • 1tsp rock salt

  • 1tsp dried thyme

Jerk mayo:

  • 3-4 Tablespoons of mayo

  • 1tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1/2tsp ground ginger

  • 1/2tsp onion powder

  • 1/2stp garlic powder

  • 2tsp olive oil

  • 1/2stp brown sugar

  • 1/2tsp dried thyme

  • 1/2tsp ground allspice

  • 1/2 Lemon juice

Preparation

1. Thoroughly wash the potatoes with the skin on and then chop into shapes of wedges

2. Add the potatoes into a boiling pot of water and parboil for 6-7 minutes.

3. Remove the potatoes from the boiling pan and set aside to cool down.

4. Season the potatoes with salt, Pepper and thyme before placing them on a bbq (a chargrill skillet will also work).

5. Cook the potatoes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until you have some nice brown charcoal marks on them

6. Add some Mayonnaise into a small mixing bowl, followed by the rest of the jerk seasoning spices. squeeze 1/2 a lemon juice into the mayo sauce and whisk until smooth.

7. Serve up the bbq sweet potatoes with the jerk mayo dip.

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