Picarones or Squash and Yam Doughnuts Recipe

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Picarones or Squash and Yam Doughnuts
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Directions:

  1. In large skillet, add squash & yams with enough water to soften (too much & you have mush!), then bring to boil & simmer until tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, about 13 minutes.
  2. Drain off excess liquid & mash to form a puree.
  3. Add anise seed, salt & pepper, mixing well.
  4. Transfer yam mixture to large bowl, & stir in flour.
  5. In small bowl, add yeast to 1/4 cup warm water, then set aside for 5-10 minutes until yeast bubbles.
  6. Stir activated yeast into yam mixture to make a firm dough, adding more water or flour as needed.
  7. Cover & let stand 2 hours in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size.
  8. In a skillet heat oil until hot. [Ensure oil IS hot enough by tearing off a small ball of dough & pressing it into a ring. Drop ring into oil, being careful to avoid splattering, & fry until golden brown on each side, turning once during cooking. Drain on paper towl.].
  9. Form dough into nice-size rings & fry in batches until golden.
  10. Serve hot, drizzled with maple syrup or honey, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 251.53 Kcal (1053 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.62g 15%
Sodium 390.76mg 16%
Potassium 192.15mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.81g 12%
Sugars 0.76g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.36g 9%
Protein 5.05g 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 27.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 249.47 Kcal (1044 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.55g 15%
Sodium 387.57mg 16%
Potassium 190.59mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.51g 12%
Sugars 0.75g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 9%
Protein 5.01g 10%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 27.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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