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Are sweet potato greens safe to eat?

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The greens are edible raw, but are a bit strong in flavor. Try sautéing them in the place of spinach, adding them to stir-fries, or chopping them finely and adding them to salads. The sweet potato dates back to prehistoric times, likely originating in the tropical climates of Peru and Ecuador.


Are sweet potato greens poisonous?

And before you ask if sweet potato leaves are poisonous or not - they're not, they are 100% edible and 100% delish! Most popularly eaten in the islands in the Pacific Ocean, Asia and Africa but also in Spain where the vines are called camote tops.

Can you eat the stems of sweet potato leaves?

Yes. Sweet potato plants are typically grown for their sweet tubers, but the leaves are great too. These edible leaves – scientifically called Ipomoea Batatas – contain high dietary fibre and can be absolutely delicious.

Are sweet potato leaves good for you?

Sweetpotato leaves are cooked as a vegetable in many parts of the world. They are rich in vitamin B, ßcarotene, iron, calcium, zinc and protein, and the crop is more tolerant of diseases, pests and high moisture than many other leafy vegetables grown in the tropics.

Are sweet potato leaves healthier than spinach?

Nutritionally, this makes the greens similar to spinach, but sweet potato leaves have less oxalic acid, which gives some greens like spinach and chard a sharper taste.

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