Ecuador Vegetable Stew (Locro) Recipe

Name: Ecuador Vegetable Stew (Locro)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter; 2 onions finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup canned corn, drained; 1 cup fresh; frozen peas; 1 tsp. salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 md. sized potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths; 1 can (1 lb.) pumpkin; 1 cup milk; 3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. butter
2 onions finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup canned corn, drained
1 cup fresh
frozen peas
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 md. sized potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
1 can (1 lb.) pumpkin
1 cup milk
3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese

1
Heat the butter in a large saucepan and saute the onions and garlic until golden brown.
2
Add the tomato sauce, water, corn, peas, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
3
Lower the heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
4
Add the potatoes, pumpkin and milk.
5
Cover and simmer over the lowest possible heat 45 minutes to 1 hour.
6
Stir in the cheese and remove from the heat.
7
Serve with boiled rice.

329

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. butter, 2 onions finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Ecuador Vegetable Stew (Locro) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ecuador Vegetable Stew (Locro)

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