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Paraguayan Squash Polenta-Kivevé

Ingredients

2 pounds butternut squash or other winter squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into 1-inch
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 cup yellow corn meal
3 to 4 oz. queso fresco, crumbled or ricotta, cottage or farmer’s cheese

  

Directions

PLACE squash in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender; drain. Place back in saucepan. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in sugar and salt.

MEANWHILE, HEAT vegetable oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is soft and golden.

STIR onions into squash mixture. Add evaporated milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Gradually stir in corn meal. Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cover saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until blended. Serve immediately.

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Paraguayan Squash Polenta-Kivevé

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This comforting side dish has the texture of thick, creamy polenta. Corn is a mainstay in the Paraguayan diet and is even used in desserts. Because it has both sweet and savory ingredients, this is often served alongside meats or as a dessert. The word kivevé means “reddish” in the native Guarani language. The traditional pumpkin used in this dish is the deep-orange-colored andaí, hence the name. Butternut squash also works well, though any winter squash may be used. Any fresh white cheese may be substituted for the queso fresco, such as ricotta, cottage, or farmer’s cheese. High-calorie, high-protein recipes like this one were popular after the War of Paraguay (1864-1870), a time when food was scarce and creative cooks devised ways to enrich dishes.
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Paraguayan Squash Polenta-Kivevé

Ingredients:

2 pounds butternut squash or other winter squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into 1-inch
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 cup yellow corn meal
3 to 4 oz. queso fresco, crumbled or ricotta, cottage or farmer’s cheese

Directions:

PLACE squash in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender; drain. Place back in saucepan. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in sugar and salt.

MEANWHILE, HEAT vegetable oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is soft and golden.

STIR onions into squash mixture. Add evaporated milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Gradually stir in corn meal. Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cover saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until blended. Serve immediately.

Estimated Times:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 0 minutes

Servings: 1

This recipe is:

Low CalorieLow FatLow SodiumVegetarian

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    Recipe must have been written for high-altitude pr

    Susan Campbell from Grass Lake, MI

    I adjusted the recipe slightly, for example, it only took 17-20 minutes to cook the squash tender. Also, I combined the formerly-discarded squash cooking liquid with the corn meal for 5 minutes, to begin the softening process; simmering the meal then took only 5-7 minutes. I'm going to try this again, using Libby's canned pumpkin; I bet it will be superb! The recipe is a keeper.


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/1 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 1 servings, 1/2 cup each

  • Calories: 140
  • Calories from Fat: 40
  • Total Fat: 4.5g (7% of DV)
  • Saturated Fat: 2g (10% of DV)
  • Cholesterol: 10mg (3% of DV)
  • Sodium: 200mg (8% of DV)
  • Carbohydrates: 21g (7% of DV)
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g (8% of DV)
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Vitamin A: 140% of DV
  • Vitamin C: 25% of DV
  • Calcium: 10% of DV
  • Iron: 4% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

This recipe is:

Low CalorieLow FatLow SodiumVegetarian

In this recipe:


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