Vegetable Sancocho Recipe

Name: Vegetable Sancocho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 large red onions or 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons corn oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 lbs yucca root (mixed tropical root vegetables mixed together) or 3 lbs malanga (mixed tropical root vegetables mixed together); 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed; 3 cups water; 2 plantains, peeled and sliced lengthwise, cut into crescents; 1/2 lb tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; salt

Servings: persons

1 large red onions or 1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons corn oil
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 lbs yucca root (mixed tropical root vegetables mixed together) or 3 lbs malanga (mixed tropical root vegetables mixed together)
1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
3 cups water
2 plantains, peeled and sliced lengthwise, cut into crescents
1/2 lb tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
salt

1
Combine onion, pepper and oil in a 3-quart microwaveable dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in turmeric.
2
Peel and chop the vegetables, dropping them into cold water as they are cut (so they won't turn brown).
3
Add the vegetables, along with the squash, to the onion mixture. Add 3 cups water, cover, and microwave for about 20 minutes until vegetables are fork tender.
4
Add the plantains, tomatoes and cilantro and salt (it will take about 2 teaspoons of salt). Cover and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Don't drain -- mixture will absorb liquid on standing.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large red onions or 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, 2 tablespoons corn oil, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Sancocho falls under the General 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.

Vegetable Sancocho

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