PERUVIAN CAUSA RELLENA

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Add Peruvian flavors to your meal with this layered potato and chicken recipe. A wonderful side dish made using sweet peas.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half, cooked and peeled
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons Peruvian yellow chiles (aji amarillo), cooked, mashed
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked
2 medium carrots, peeled, finely chopped, cooked slightly (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup kalamata olives
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, cut into wedges
Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Press potatoes through potato ricer, or mash until smooth. In large bowl, mix potatoes, lime juice, salt, pepper and chiles. In medium bowl, mix chicken, peas, carrots, onion and mayonnaise.
  • Place half of potato mixture on large serving platter; form into rectangle shape about 11x7 inches. Spoon chicken mixture over potato mixture on platter; sprinkle with additional salt and pepper as desired. Top with remaining potato mixture, shaping into rectangle shape.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Garnish top of potato mixture with parsley, olives and chopped eggs. Arrange lettuce leaves around potato mixture. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ColdCuppaJoe
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This causa rellena is the best I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Yusuf Zach
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I've never had causa rellena before, but this recipe made it easy to try. It was delicious!


Mst Sabina
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This causa rellena was way too salty. I couldn't even finish it.


Kyle Aston
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This recipe is missing some key ingredients. I had to add some extra spices and herbs to make it taste good.


Noman javed
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my causa rellena didn't turn out very well. It was too dry and the potatoes were undercooked.


Naomi Tlanglian
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This causa rellena was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Saru Arusmi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the causa rellena turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


symon Mangrati
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This was my first time trying causa rellena and I was very impressed. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


Rabi Abeke
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I've made this causa rellena several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for any occasion.


Abbygail Janse van Rensburg
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This causa rellena was the perfect dish for a potluck. It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Dakota Asher
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I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but I loved this causa rellena. The flavors were perfectly balanced.


Motlalepula Mashilo
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The causa rellena was a showstopper.


athuman killuwa
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I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The causa rellena was delicious!


Aayus Gam
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The causa rellena was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good.


Simphiwe Thulisile
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This was my first time making causa rellena and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make.


Rana moneer
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I made this causa rellena for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dish for a special occasion.


Cornelius Mawutor Akpah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The causa rellena was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and avocado filling was perfect.


Hawty
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I'm not usually a fan of Peruvian food, but this causa rellena changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Bilawal shah
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This causa rellena was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.