Locro With Butternut Squash Recipe

Name: Locro With Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 pounds Butternut squash peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 med peeled potatoes cubed.; 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 cup frozen green peas; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 dozen shrimp peeled and cleaned; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 ounces fresh cheese; 1/4 cup cream; 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 pounds Butternut squash peeled, seeded and chopped
2 med peeled potatoes cubed.
3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup frozen green peas
2 tablespoons butter
2 dozen shrimp peeled and cleaned
1 cup chicken stock
2 ounces fresh cheese
1/4 cup cream
1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
salt and pepper to taste

1
Heat oil in a large heavy pan. Over medium heat saute onion, minced garlic, aji amarillo paste and oregano until onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper. 5 minutes
2
Add squash, peas, corn, potatoes and chicken stock. Cover and simmer on low heat until all ingredients are cooked and the squash in starting like puree. Add more liquid as needed. About 15 minutes.
3
In a skillet melt butter and add the shrimp, cook until pink. Season wtih salt, pepper and a little lemon juice.
4
Once the squash mixture is thoroughly cooked add the white cheese and cream, heat well. Add the cooked shrimp, reserve some for decorating. Garnish with shrimp, chopped cilantro and white cheese cubes. Serve with rice or eat alone. For extra flavor drizzles olive oil and mix.

1743

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Locro With Butternut Squash falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Locro With Butternut Squash

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