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Grilled Sweet Potato Slices with Mint Chimichurri

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup finely chopped fresh mint
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 large sweet potatoes, sliced lengthwise, about ¼ inch thick
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste

In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1 cup oil, parsley, cilantro, mint, lemon