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Sweet potato is also known as batata, sweet potato, chaco, or camote. It is a tuber that can be found almost all year round, but it is more typical during the winter months. There is a great variety of sweet potatoes, but with small differences in terms of size and texture. Sweet potato is characterized by its orange and sweet flesh, very suitable for roasting, purees, pies, soufflés, and fillings. Its taste is sweet due to its high sugar content. Properties and benefits: Sweet potato is a very low-calorie food. The nutritional properties of sweet potato are similar to those of potato, but sweet potato has more carbohydrates composed of complex starches and sugars, which is why it is sweeter than potato. However, the starch will make us feel satisfied and reduce the glycemic index. Sweet potatoes are high in fiber. It contains vitamins C, E, but the most important one is vitamin A, almost twice as much as potato. It is rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Thanks to its minerals and vitamins, it becomes a powerful antioxidant. It helps with the health of our bones, due to its manganese content. In addition to being an antioxidant, it is also a detoxifying agent. Nutritional information per 100g: Water: 77g Calories: 115 kcal Proteins: 1.6g Fats: 0.6g Carbohydrates: 24g Fiber: 3.1g Storage and tips: Sweet potatoes should not be stored in the refrigerator as their flavor can be altered. The best place to store them is in a cool and dry place. Another way to preserve them is by freezing them, but never freeze them raw, you should blanch or cook them first. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: The most common way to cook sweet potatoes has always been in the oven. You can cut them in half, season with salt and pepper, and put them in the oven. Or, you can also cut them into slices or in the form of sticks or wedges, season with salt and pepper, and add spices to taste. If you choose to roast them, we suggest a different way to make them with quinoa and cheese. The previous procedure is the same, you must roast the sweet potatoes in the oven at 200 degrees. Once cooked, remove the flesh from the inside, mix it with the cooked quinoa, cheese, and season with the spices you like the most. Fill the sweet potato, bake until gratinated, and it's ready. You can add thyme and lemon.