Peruvian Fava Bean Stew (Locro) Recipe - Vegetarian

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide convenience and lower cost.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Soak fava beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the fava beans.

Cook fava beans in vegetable broth until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In a separate pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes.

Add cooked fava beans and corn to the pot.

Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir well.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes until butternut squash is soft.

Adjust seasoning and add lime juice to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and avocado slices.

Top with cheese if desired.

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