Peruvian Locro (Butternut Squash)
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Peruvian Locro (Butternut Squash)

1. Butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks - 1 large
2. Water to cover - 1 large
3. Salt to taste - 1 large
4. Evaporated milk (such as PET®) - ¾ (12 ounce) can
5. Butter - ½ cup
6. Frozen corn - 1 (16 ounce) package
7. Frozen sweet peas - 1 (16 ounce) package
8. Grated Cheddar cheese - 2 cups
9. Cooked basmati rice - 3 cups

How to cook deliciously - Peruvian Locro (Butternut Squash)

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.