3 delicious spicy side dishes for your garden barbecue

Sides are an important part of a good barbecue menu. They provide color, texture and a variety of flavors to your grilled meats, completing the menu. Next time you’re grilling, take a break from the usual mac and cheese or coleslaw.

Try the delicious recipes – they will provide a variety of flavors and stimulate your guests’ appetites.

Try these delicious spicy side dishes for your next backyard barbecue!

Cucumber salad with a kick

What do you need:

• 1 English cucumber

• 1 clove of garlic finely chopped

• 1 handful of fresh coriander, chopped

• 1 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more if desired

• Salt to taste

In a bowl, combine the garlic, cilantro, red wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Slice the cucumber lengthwise and then cut it into 1/4-inch slices. Add the cucumber chunks to the prepared bowl. Stir to coat with the mixture. Add salt if you like.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour or until ready to serve.

Grilled Chili Sweet Potatoes

What do you need:

• 1/2 kg. sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

• 1 lime

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

• 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, seasoning, chili powder, and ground cumin to make the marinade. Add the sweet potato slices to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade. Spray a grill pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray and heat on the grill over medium heat.

When the grill is hot, place the sweet potatoes in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from heat and place on a serving plate. Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Pineapple with chili and lemon

What do you need:

• 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut lengthwise into 6 wedges

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1 tablespoon of honey

• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

• Pinch of salt

Combine brown sugar, olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Spread the pineapple slices with half the glaze and reserve the other half for drizzling.

Grill pineapple on a preheated grill over medium heat, covered, for 4 minutes per side. Drizzle with the remaining frosting every now and then. Remove from the fire and serve.

Try these delicious spicy side dishes for your next barbecue!