Peruvian Picarones (Pumpkin Fritters) Recipe

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Peruvian Picarones (Pumpkin Fritters)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1/4 oz) package dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 (16 oz) can pumpkin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups flour

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water and stir to dissolve.
  2. Add the sugar, egg, pumpkin, and salt; combine thoroughly.
  3. Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough becomes too stiff to beat with a wooden spoon.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead in enough of the remaining flour to prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers.
  5. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
  6. Shape it into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough and tear off pieces, shaping into doughnut-like rings, about 3 inches in diameter.
  8. Heat about 1-inch of oil in a deep skillet and fry the fritters for about 5 minutes, turning them once, until crisp and golden brown.
  9. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with warm maple syrup.
  10. Makes 12 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 668.38 Kcal (2798 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.62g 33%
Cholesterol 27.28mg 9%
Sodium 2430.75mg 101%
Potassium 266.99mg 6%
Total Carbs 104.38g 35%
Sugars 2.76g 11%
Dietary Fiber 12.36g 49%
Protein 15.51g 31%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 301.6mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 376.16 Kcal (1575 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.17g 33%
Cholesterol 15.35mg 9%
Sodium 1368.03mg 101%
Potassium 150.26mg 6%
Total Carbs 58.74g 35%
Sugars 1.55g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6.96g 49%
Protein 8.73g 31%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 3.7mg 37%
Calcium 169.8mg 30%

* 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

  • 14.4
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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