Grilled Sweet Potato and Button Mushrooms Side
This delightful side dish combines the earthy flavors of button mushrooms and the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, grilled to perfection. Sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2 inch thick circles with skins on, offer a lower glycemic index compared to regular potatoes, making them a healthier choice for sustained energy release.
Details
- Author: HealthyCuisine
- Cuisine: International
- Course: Side Dish
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Whole Food Plant Based
- Tags: Vegan, WFPB, GlutenFree, LowCalorie, HighFiber
Nutritional Values
Rich in fiber and essential nutrients with healthy fats from olive oil, this dish scores high on the HealthScore scale. The inclusion of sweet potato skins adds antioxidants and lowers the glycemic index compared to regular potatoes, providing sustained energy release.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 10 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7 g | -- |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | -- |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 600 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27 g | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | -- | |
| Protein | 3 g | -- |
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, cut cross-sectional into 1/2 inch thick circles; 200 g button mushrooms, whole; 2 tablespoons olive oil or Zen Garden Ponzu (ensure gluten-free soy sauce for gluten intolerance); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). If using olive oil, lightly coat sweet potato slices and whole mushrooms with the oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. For a twist, toss the mushrooms in Zen Garden Ponzu instead. Arrange sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and place mushrooms in a cast iron pan with a heavy lid. Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and mushrooms are juicy.
Internal Recipes
- Zen Garden Ponzu (Health Score: 75)
External Recipes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms (Health Score: 82)
- Homemade Vegan Ponzu Sauce (Health Score: 75)
Allergens
None
HealthScore: 87
This dish earns a high HealthScore for its use of whole, plant-based ingredients and for offering dietary fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients while being low in saturated fats and free from cholesterol.