Grilled sweet potato slices

3 pounds sweet potatoes or yams
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
Coconut, toasted, if desired
Total: 50 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Grill: 20 min

1.Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
2.Peel sweet potatoes; cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add sweet potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer about 12 minutes or until almost tender; drain. Mix butter and salt.
3.Grill sweet potato slices uncovered 4 inches from medium heat about 20 minutes, brushing frequently with butter mixture and turning once, until tender.
4.To serve, sprinkle coconut over sweet potatoes.
Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 90); Fat 10g (Saturated 6g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 280mg; Potassium 650mg; Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 2g