Grilled Sweet Potato Skewers

Directions

1. 1
   Place all of the sweet potato chunks in a large microwaveable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for three minutes.
2. 2
   Remove from the microwave, stir, recover with plastic wrap and microwave 2-3 minutes more, until the sweet potatoes are just tender enough to thread on skewers (but not overly soft – they will cook through on the grill).Thread 5-6 pieces of sweet potato on each skewer.
3. 3
   Place all the skewers on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, rolling the skewers back and forth to evenly distribute the oil.
4. 4
   Sprinkle the skewers with salt and pepper.Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium or medium-high heat. Grill the sweet potato skewers, flipping every 5-6 minutes, for a total of about 20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender. If desired, finish the hot sweet potatoes off with a quick brush of olive oil mixed with a little salt.