Virginia Grilled Sweet Potato Pecan Flatbread

Introduction

This Sweet Potato and Pecan Grilled Flatbread is a delightful fusion of earthy sweet potatoes, toasted pecans, and warm cinnamon—grilled to perfection on the Arteflame. With its solid steel flat top and searing-hot center grill grate, the Arteflame grill brings out the best in every ingredient. Whether you're whipping this up as an appetizer or a light meal, the even sear and natural juices create a truly remarkable, flavorful flatbread you’ll keep coming back to.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes (room temp)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for grilling)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
• Optional: honey or maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Place 3 paper napkins soaked in vegetable oil in the center of the Arteflame grill.
2. Stack firewood over the napkins.
3. Light the napkins—your grill will be ready in about 20 minutes with virtually no cleanup.

Step 2: Prepare the sweet potato dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Gradually mix in the flour to form a soft, non-sticky dough. Add more flour if needed.
3. Fold in the toasted pecans.
4. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and roll into flatbread shapes.

Step 3: Grill the flatbreads

1. Butter the flat top cooktop near the center for optimal heat (not directly over the grate).
2. Place flatbreads directly on the griddle. Grill for 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and puffed.
3. Optional: Drizzle with honey or maple syrup before serving for extra sweetness.

Tips

• Grill the flatbread close to the center for a crisper texture; pull back toward the outer edge for a softer center.
• Butter gives better flavor and sear than olive oil.
• Always grill all your sides on the flat top while searing or cooking your main dishes.
• This recipe is perfect for batch cooking—make several flatbreads at once on the large Arteflame grill.

Variations

1. Spicy Maple Flatbread: Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the dough and drizzle with hot honey after grilling.
2. Herb-Pecan Flatbread: Substitute cinnamon with fresh rosemary and thyme for a savory version.
3. Cranberry Sweet Potato Flatbread: Mix in 2 tbsp dried cranberries along with the pecans for a tangy twist.
4. Coconut-Cinnamon Flatbread: Add 2 tbsp shredded coconut to the dough and grill with a dusting of coconut sugar.
5. Apple Butter Flatbread: Remove pecans and serve with a spread of grilled apple slices and apple butter.

Best pairings

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin (reverse-seared with cinnamon rub)
• Roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze
• Cranberry and walnut spinach salad
• Warm apple cider or spiced Virginia wine

Conclusion

Grilling flatbread on the Arteflame brings out flavors no oven can match. From the crispy bottom to the soft, fluffy interior, every bite of this Sweet Potato and Pecan Grilled Flatbread is perfect. Easy to prepare and fun to grill, this Virginia-inspired treat will leave you and your guests craving more.