South American Butternut Squash Stew Receita

Experience the authentic flavors of the Andes with this hearty South American Butternut Squash Locro! This iconic stew, a traditional favorite throughout the Andes mountain range, is the perfect comforting winter meal. Imagine tender butternut squash simmered with savory sausage, vibrant corn, and hearty beans, all seasoned with smoky paprika and warming spices. Topped with crunchy roasted squash seeds and a sprinkle of feta or cotija cheese, this locro is a culinary journey to South America in every bite. A classic from Peruvian and Argentinian cuisine, dating back to pre-colonial times, it's a true celebration of Andean culinary heritage.

Preparo 20 min
Cozimento 90 min
Calorias 426.5 kcal
Proteína 31g
Avaliação Seja o primeiro
South American Butternut Squash Stew 58

Receita Ações

Compartilhe esta receita:

Receita Autor

Equipe editorial de cozinha da Forktionary

A equipe de cozinha da Forktionary

Adaptada de Food.com e testada e padronizada pela Forktionary.

Ingredientes para South American Butternut Squash Stew

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this South American Butternut Squash Stew? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

Como fazer South American Butternut Squash Stew

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and halve a medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs).
  3. Scoop out and reserve the seeds for roasting.
  4. Dice the squash flesh into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Rinse reserved seeds, remove stringy bits, pat dry with paper towels.
  6. Toss seeds with 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Spread seeds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
  8. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  9. Add 1 pound Italian sausage (or chorizo), breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  10. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  11. Stir in the diced squash, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 jalapeño pepper (minced, seeds removed for less heat), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
  12. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the squash is almost tender.
  13. Add 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup frozen corn, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  14. Partially cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
  15. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  16. Serve hot, garnished with crumbled feta cheese (or cotija cheese), roasted squash seeds, and a drizzle of quiquirimichi (optional – see note below). Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

32g

Carbs

15g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Bean & Lentil Recipes The Americas Gluten Free Fall Recipes One Pot Meals

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Soups Stews Pork Vegetables Chowders South American Spicy Argentine Comfort Food Peruvian Meat Pork Sausage Corn Squash Taste Mood Presentation Served Hot 4 Hours Or Less

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer South American Butternut Squash Stew?

South American Butternut Squash Stew leva cerca de 110 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 20 minutos de preparo e 90 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem South American Butternut Squash Stew?

South American Butternut Squash Stew tem aproximadamente 426.5 calorias por porção, com cerca de 31 g de proteína, 15 g de carboidratos e 35 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para South American Butternut Squash Stew?

Os principais ingredientes de South American Butternut Squash Stew são Butternut Squash, Olive Oil, Italian Sausage, Onions, Garlic Cloves, Diced Tomatoes With Juice. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

Avaliações

Ainda não há avaliações — seja o primeiro a compartilhar sua opinião sobre esta receita!

Escrever uma avaliação