Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175°C.  

Step 2

Peel the sweetpotatoes and slice them into 1cm thick rounds.  

Step 3

Place on a baking tray, drizzle with vegetable oil, and season with salt and pepper.  

Step 4

Toss to coat evenly.  

Step 5

Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until just tender. 

Step 6

Transfer the sweetpotatoes to a hot barbecue. 

Step 7

Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred with grill marks. 

Step 8

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with fresh thyme and serve alongside a grilled vegetable platter or as part of a BBQ platter.