Loche Squash Puree

Name: Loche Squash Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs loche squash, peeled, cubed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup red onion, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 1 tsp salt

A savory squash puree infused with yellow chili paste, garlic, and cheese. It serves as a hearty and comforting side dish.

40 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

PeruvianSideStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs loche squash, peeled, cubed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup red onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
2

Sauté 1 cup finely diced red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves until soft, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes.
4

Add 2 lbs peeled, cubed loche squash, 1 cup vegetable broth, and 1 tsp salt, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5

Mash squash until smooth, then mix in 1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco until creamy.

Questions

Can I make Loche Squash Puree dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Loche Squash Puree keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Loche Squash Puree?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Tallarines Verdes Peruvian Pesto Pasta main
Tortilla de Acelga main
Lechon Asado main

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