Grilled Sweet Potato and Pepper Packets

Submitted by Kathy

"From Betty Crocker's web site. A great way to make sweet potatoes on the grill."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 medium dark orange sweet potatoes, peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes (about 1/3 pound per sweet potato)
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• cooking spray
• aluminum foil

directions

1. Heat grill to medium heat.
2. Cut a piece of foil about 18 x 18 inches square. Lightly spray foil with cooking spray.
3. Place sweet potatoes on foil, top with yellow pepper.
4. Mix together the melted honey, butter, and seasoned salt. Pour over potato/pepper mixture. Toss slightly to distribute honey/butter.
5. Note: You can add the chives to the vegetables now, or wait until after cooking and sprinkle them on top.
6. Fold foil over vegetables and crimp to seal. Make sure you have a tight seal, but allow for circulation and expansion during grilling.
7. Grill 15-20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Cut open foil packet and sprinkle with chives.