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Grilled Sweet Potatoes, Onion, and Bell Pepper with Thyme Vinaigrette

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Jan Esterly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, writes: "Even though it gets cold where I live, I love grilling outside year-round. This recipe makes a regular appearance at our dinner table."

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk oil and thyme in small bowl to blend. Place sweet potatoes, onion, and bell pepper in large bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil mixture and toss to coat. Grill vegetables until tender and slightly charred, turning often, about 15 minutes for pepper and about 20 minutes for sweet potatoes and onion. Transfer vegetables to platter.

    Step 2

    Whisk vinegar into remaining oil mixture. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper; drizzle over vegetables. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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