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Peruvian Locro (Butternut Squash) Recipe

Recipe by: Holly

"I got this recipe from my husband's grandmother who is from Peru. This recipe is delicious and healthy. It is also filling. The butternut squash, corn, and sweet peas are combined into a delicious dish for the whole family. Serve with a side of French bread. And enjoy!"
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep15 m
  • Cook30 m
  • Ready In45 m
  • 1Place squash in a large pot and add enough water to cover; season with salt. Bring water to a boil and cook until squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain squash and return to pot.
  • 2Mash squash with a potato masher; add evaporated milk, butter, and salt and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir corn, peas, and Cheddar cheese into squash mixture; cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Serve squash mixture over rice.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Note:
  • If squash mixture is too thick, add remaining evaporated milk.
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.
Ingredients
  • 6 servings
  • 672 cals
  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
  • water to cover
  • salt to taste
  • 3/4 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (such as PET®)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweet peas
  • 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups cooked basmati rice
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    672
    34%
  • Fat:
    32.3
    50%
  • Carbs:
    79.3
    26%
  • Protein:
    23
    46%
  • Cholesterol:
    93
    31%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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