If you find yourself with leftover sweet potato or sweet potato puree —whether it’s fresh from a holiday gathering or just from a half used canned, you’re in luck. We’ll look at ways to transform your leftover sweet potato puree into delightful dishes. Plus, we’ll share the best methods for storing your puree to maintain its freshness and flavor
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Leftover sweet potato is not only versatile but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal ingredient for a variety of delicious recipes. Get ready to elevate your meals with these sweet potato puree recipes and tips!
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Benefits & Serving Size
"Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The fiber and antioxidants in sweet potatoes can be beneficial for gut health. Sweet potatoes offer various antioxidants, which may help protect against certain types of cancers. Sweet potatoes are incredibly rich in beta carotene, the antioxidant responsible for the vegetable’s bright orange color." via www.healthline and Mayo Clinic
A standard 15 ounce can (425g) of puree has almost 2 cups of puree. 1 standard 15 Ounce can (425g) of Sweet Potato Puree equals almost 2 cups. USDA says a small sweet potato is 80g which is about 3 ounces.
How To Store Sweet Potato Puree
According to the USDA website, opened low-acid canned goods like pumpkin and sweet potato puree last for up to four days in the fridge.
Refrigerator. Fresh or leftover canned puree lasts for about 4 days in the refrigerator. Remove leftover sweet potato puree from the can and place into a air tight container or place into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Freezer. You can freeze fresh or canned sweet potato puree for up to 3 months. To freeze, spoon into a zipped-top bag, lay flat, squeeze out any air, and lay flat in the freezer. You can also freeze in a tightly-sealed container—the less air in the container the better—or in ice cube trays. Once frozen in ice cube trays, remove sweet potato puree cubes and place in a sealable container. Thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator, if there is excess liquid after thawing, drain it.
Substitutions for Sweet Potato Puree
- Butternut Squash
- Pumpkin puree
Make sure not to confuse canned sweet potato puree with canned candied yams which are slices of sweet potato in a sugary spiced glaze.
Can You Use Sweet Potato Puree As An Egg Substitute?
Substitutions for egg, oil or butter
1 Egg = ¼ cup Sweet Potato puree
1 tablespoon Oil = 1 tablespoon Sweet Potato puree
1 tablespoon Butter = 1 tablespoon Sweet Potato puree
Sweet potato puree is a good egg replacer. Great for substituting into prepackaged mixes or banana breads, it’s an easy swap that can replace both eggs and oil. However, because of texture and taste I would limit to replacing no more than two eggs in a recipe with sweet potatoes. For each egg, a recipe calls for, add in one quarter cup puree. For replacing oil add in a one-to-one ratio, so if a recipe calls for one half cup of oil, one half cup of puree can be added instead. The final product may have a slightly different flavor or color if you use sweet potato as a substitute, so it works best in baked goods such as chocolate cakes that have a dark color and strong flavor.
Recipes to Make with Leftover Sweet Potato Puree
Don't Forget Uses
Add to oatmeal for extra fiber and favor, use in Banana bread or use in smoothies.
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