Cuisine Latin American South American Peruvian Peruvian Locro (Butternut Squash) 4.3 (13) 12 Reviews 2 Photos I got this recipe from my husband's grandmother who is from Peru. This recipe is delicious and healthy. It is also filling. The butternut squash, corn, and sweet peas are combined into a delicious dish for the whole family. Serve with a side of French bread. And enjoy! Submitted by Holly Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks water to cover salt to taste ¾ (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (such as PET®) ½ cup butter 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweet peas 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese 3 cups cooked basmati rice Directions 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. 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. Cook's Note: If squash mixture is too thick, add remaining evaporated milk. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 673 Calories 32g Fat 79g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 673 % Daily Value * Total Fat 32g 41% Saturated Fat 20g 100% Cholesterol 93mg 31% Sodium 511mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 79g 29% Dietary Fiber 10g 35% Total Sugars 16g Protein 23g 46% Vitamin C 67mg 74% Calcium 525mg 40% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 1265mg 27% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.