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Are squash and sweet potatoes the same?

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Created: 2022-06-30 02:12:09

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Chef and registered dietitian Tessa Nguyen, RD, LDN, told POPSUGAR that butternut squash and sweet potato are quite comparable "both nutritionally and with cooking applications. They're both affordable, delicious, and versatile ways to work in a wholesome carbohydrate rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium." 30 окт. 2021 г.


Are sweet potatoes part of squash family?

Sweet potatoes come from the convolvulacea family while pumpkin comes from the winter squash family. Both go well with almost any type of dish but pumpkins are better used in desserts. Sweet potatoes are soft and stringy while pumpkins are creamier.

Can you substitute squash for sweet potatoes?

The best substitutes for Sweet Potatoes are Garnet potatoes, Jewel potatoes, Japanese Sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Pumpkins, Butternut, Spaghetti Squash, Ube, Kabocha, Acorn, Golden Beets, Celery Root and White potatoes.

Are butternut squash and sweet potatoes interchangeable?

Butternut squash is good for roasting as the natural sugars caramelize on the outside and the flesh becomes soft. We suspect that sweet potatoes would be a good substitute if you can't find butternut squash. There is no need to peel the sweet potatoes, just scrub the skins and then cut into 2-3cm (approx.

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