Peruvian Vegetable Stew
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Stews
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2        tablespoons  unsalted butter
  1           teaspoon  cayenne pepper
  1                ear  corn -- shucked and cut
                        -- into 1/2-inch
                        -- slices
     1/2                lime -- juice of
     1/4           cup  olive oil
  2             medium  onions -- finely chopped
  3              large  garlic cloves -- finely chopped
  2             medium  butternut squash -- peeled seeded & cut
                        -- into 1"- cubes
  2              large  tomatoes -- cored, seeded and
                        -- chopped
     1/2         small  bunc  oregano leaves -- coarsely chopped
  2          teaspoons  kosher salt
  1           teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
  4               cups  water
  1 1/4           cups  fresh corn kernels
  1                cup  fresh or thawed frozen peas
 

Preparation:

Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Stir in the cayenne and corn slices and cook about 2 minutes per side or until golden and evenly coated with the cayenne. Add the lime juice and turn the corn to coat evenly. Remove from the heat and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions 7-8 minutes or until slightly golden. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the squash, tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and water. Stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes or until the squash is nearly tender. Stir in the corn kernels and peas; cover and cook 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve, garnished with the sauteed corn slices.

 

Nutritional Information:

440 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (25% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 83g Carbohydrate; 10mg Cholesterol; 663mg Sodium