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Peruvian Squash Stew Recipe
This Peruvian squash stew recipe (Locro de Zapallo) is a hearty dish of squash, potato, and beans, flavored with delicious aji amarillo, a Peruvian delight!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
- 2 pounds squash peeled and cubed (butternut squash or other firm squash)
- 2 ears corn shucked and kernels removed
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup cooked beans use fava beans, lima beans, or other
- 1 medium potato peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup queso fresco or use feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- For Garnish. Fresh chopped herbs (huacatay or cilantro), red pepper flakes, extra queso fresco.
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion with a bit of salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, or until garlic becomes fragrant.
- Stir in the aji amarillo paste and cook for 1 minute to bloom the paste.
- Add squash, corn, and vegetable stock. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the potato and beans. Simmer another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are softened.
- Stir in the milk and queso fresco. Simmer 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- If adding optional shrimp, tuck the shrimp into the stew to simmer along with the milk.
- Remove from heat. Adjust for salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve.
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Notes
- Nutritional information estimated without shrimp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
575mg
(24%)
Potassium
1148mg
(33%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
16496IU
(330%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
271mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1148mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 16496IU | 330% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.