Nutritional value of sweet potato leaves:
Tests have shown that every 100 grams of fresh sweet potato leaves contain 2.28 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 4.1 grams of sugar, 16 mg of mineral potassium, 2.3 mg of iron, 34 mg of phosphorus, 6.42 mg of carotene, and 0.32 mg of vitamin C. Compared with common vegetables, the mineral and vitamin content are superior, and the carotene content is even higher than that of carrot. Therefore, the Asian Vegetable Research Center has listed sweet potato leaves as a high-nutrient vegetable variety, calling it the "Vegetable Queen".
Sweet potato leaves have health functions such as improving immunity, stopping bleeding, lowering blood sugar, detoxifying, and preventing night blindness. Regular consumption can prevent constipation and protect vision. It can also keep skin delicate and delay aging. There is also a record in "Materia Medica Seeking Origin" that believes that sweet potatoes: "cooling blood and activating blood circulation, broadening the stomach, clearing constipation, and removing stasis and poison in the organs." People with chronic constipation are particularly suitable for eating it. They can also use 250 grams of fresh sweet potato leaves, add oil and salt to stir-fry. Eat it all in one go and eat it on an empty stomach in the morning and evening. It is suitable for people with dry stools. The folk proverb goes: "If you have sweet potatoes in your meal, you will feel comfortable."
stir-fried sweet potato leaves
By MattieSporer
Recipe Recommendations
- sweet potato leaves One catty
- garlic a clove of
- salt 1 teaspoon
- chicken essence appropriate amount
Steps for stir-fried sweet potato leaves
1
Remove the old leaves and old stems of the sweet potato leaves, wash them, remove them and drain them.
2
Cut the garlic into small pieces
3
Heat the pan, add appropriate amount of oil, add garlic slices, and stir fry until fragrant.
4
After stir-frying the garlic until fragrant, add the sweet potato leaves and stir-fry quickly over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and a small amount of chicken essence. Remove from the pan and serve on a plate.