Peruvian Sweet Potato and Quinoa Cake with Grilled Chili

Name: Peruvian Sweet Potato and Quinoa Cake with Grilled Chili
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes; Quinoa; Vegetable Broth; Breadcrumbs; Red Onion; Garlic Cloves; Cumin Powder; Smoked Paprika; Salt and Pepper; Red Chilies; Olive Oil; Sea Salt

A harmonious blend of vibrant flavors inspired by the Peruvian Andes

Savor the unique taste of this deliciously spiced Peruvian dish, combining the earthiness of quinoa and sweetness of sweet potatoes, enhanced with the smoky depth of grilled chilies.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Quinoa Cake

Sweet Potatoes

2 cups — peeled and cubed

Quinoa

1 cup — rinsed and drained

Vegetable Broth

2 cups — for cooking quinoa

Breadcrumbs

1 cup — for binding

Red Onion

1 medium — finely chopped

Garlic Cloves

2 cloves — minced

Cumin Powder

1 teaspoon

Smoked Paprika

½ teaspoon

Salt and Pepper

To taste

Grilled Chili

Red Chilies

4 large — seeds removed

Olive Oil

2 tablespoons — for brushing

Sea Salt

Pinch

Preparation

Preparing the Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa

Boil Sweet Potatoes

Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.

Cook Quinoa

Cook quinoa in vegetable broth over medium heat until tender and all broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Combine Ingredients

Combine mashed sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.

Preparing the Grilled Chili

Preheat Grill

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Season Chilies

Brush the chilies with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Grill Chilies

Grill chilies for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and softened.

Ensure chilies do not burn; they should be slightly charred.

Cooking Process

Forming Cakes

Shape mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.

Cooking Cakes

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, lightly oil it, and cook patties for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Serving Chilies

Slice grilled chilies into strips for serving.

Plating & Serving