Peruvian Locro (Butternut Squash)

Peruvian Locro (Butternut Squash)

Recipe by Holly from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Lunch 45 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
  • water to cover
  • salt to taste
  • ¾ (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (such as PET®)
  • ½ 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

Instructions

  • Place 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.
  • Mash 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 673
  • Carbohydrate: 79g
  • Fat: 32g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Sugar: 16g

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