Name: Grilled Sweet Potatoes with BBQ Baked Beans and Cilantro Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil; 1 red onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 6 ounces plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.5 cup cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish; Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Embark on a culinary adventure with these grilled sweet potatoes, a symphony of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Tender sweet potatoes, kissed by the grill, are generously filled with savory BBQ baked beans and crowned with a vibrant cilantro cream. A vegetarian delight that will captivate your taste buds!

Follow The Directions

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Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat.

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Wrap and grill the sweet potatoes: Individually wrap each sweet potato in Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, ensuring they are completely sealed. Place the wrapped potatoes on the grill, cover, and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they feel very soft when squeezed through the foil. Remove from the grill and keep wrapped to retain warmth until assembly.

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Sauté aromatics: While the potatoes are grilling, heat the sunflower seed oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for 7-10 minutes, until softened and beginning to brown. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant.

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Combine beans and BBQ sauce: Add the drained black beans and barbecue sauce to the pan with the sautéed aromatics. Stir well to combine, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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Craft the cilantro cream: In a food processor, combine the plain yogurt, minced shallots, salt, and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth. Add the cilantro leaves and pulse a few times more, just until the cilantro is finely chopped and incorporated into the cream.

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Assemble the masterpiece: Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, carefully cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each potato. Gently pull the sides apart to create a well. Spoon a generous amount of the BBQ baked beans into each potato, then drizzle with the cilantro cream. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.

For a smoky flavor, add a few wood chips to your grill.
Feel free to experiment with different types of barbecue sauce to customize the flavor profile.
If you don't have a grill, you can bake the sweet potatoes in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 1 hour, or until tender.
The cilantro cream can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the BBQ beans for a touch of heat.