Recipes · Uruguayan · Jams and Preserves
Dulce de Batata (Sweet Potato Paste)
One serving has 242 kcal and 2 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of vitamin A (101%). Ready in 185 minutes.
- Preparation: 130 min
- Cooking: 55 min
- Makes: 1 serving (163 g)
- Difficulty: Medium
- Diets: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Ingredients
- 100 g Sweet potato, raw
- 40 g Sugar
- 3 g Lemon juice
- 20 g Water
Method
- Peel and cube the sweet potato, then boil it in the water until very tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and mash or puree until completely smooth.
- Return the puree to the pot with the sugar and lemon juice, and cook over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, for 30-40 minutes until the mixture turns deep orange, very thick, and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- Pour into a small greased dish or mold (this is one portion; multiply by 6 for a batch to set in a loaf pan).
- Let cool completely until firm and sliceable, about 2 hours, then slice and serve, traditionally with cheese.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 242 kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.3 g | |
| Water | 100 mL | |
| Fiber | 3 g | 10% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 g | |
| Threonine | 0.08 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.06 g | |
| Leucine | 0.09 g | |
| Lysine | 0.07 g | |
| Methionine | 0.03 g | |
| Cystine | 0.02 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.03 g | |
| Valine | 0.09 g | |
| Histidine | 0.03 g | |
| Fat | 0.06 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.01 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 0.01 g | |
| Saturated | 0.02 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Calcium | 31.2 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.63 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25.4 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.26 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 47.2 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.84 µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56.2 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.56 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.8 mg | 16% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 11.6 µg | 3% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 709 µg | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 2% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.07 kg CO2e a serving: lower than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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