LOCRO DE ZAPALLO PERUANO - PERUVIAN MACRE SQUASH LOCRO - PERUVIAN FOOD

zapallo

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

Butternut squash and pumpkin are more accessible alternatives with similar flavors.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: feta cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective substitute for sautéing.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced zapallo and potatoes; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add corn and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Mash some of the vegetables with a fork for a creamy texture.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cumin; stir to combine.

Add chopped cilantro and lime juice; mix well.

Serve hot, garnished with cheese, avocado, and chili pepper.

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