Garlic and Herb Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes.  These grilled sweet potato wedges are enhanced with fresh herbs.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 sweet potato peeled

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley

Directions:

1. Add sweet potato to a pot and cover with 2 inches of water with 1 teaspoon of salt.  Bring to a boil.  Boil for 10-15 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and let cool.
2. Add ½ tablespoon olive oil, garlic, thyme, and parsley to a small sautee pan.  Heat on high for 1 minute.
3. Cut sweet potato into wedges.
4. Drizzle remaining olive oil over sweet potato.  Grill the wedges on high for 6 minutes turning at least once.
5. Transfer grilled sweet potatoes and roasted herb mixture to a bowl.  Mix to coat the sweet potatoes.
6. Enjoy!