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Vibrant Peruvian Huacatay Sauce with Grilled Vegetables

Name: Vibrant Peruvian Huacatay Sauce with Grilled Vegetables
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Fresh huacatay leaves, 1 cup, tightly packed; Queso fresco, 1/4 cup, crumbled; Lime juice, 1 tbsp, fresh; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Garlic cloves, 2, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; Zucchinis, 2 large, sliced into thick rounds; Red bell pepper, 1, cut into thick strips; Yellow bell pepper, 1, cut into thick strips; Red onion, 1, cut into thick wedges; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Salt and pepper, to taste

A Peruvian masterpiece blending the herbal freshness of huacatay with the earthen flavors of grilled vegetables.

4.3(623 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 17, 2025

Vibrant Peruvian Huacatay Sauce with Grilled Vegetables — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Huacatay Sauce

Grilled Vegetables

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 193 kcal
Protein: 3.75 g
Carbs: 12.5 g
Fat: 15.75 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 770 kcal
Protein: 15 g
Carbs: 50 g
Fat: 63 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Fresh huacatay leaves 1 cup, tightly packed	10	1	2	0	1
Queso fresco 1/4 cup, crumbled	80	6	1	6	0
Lime juice 1 tbsp, fresh	4	0	1	0	0
Olive oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Garlic cloves 2, minced	9	0	2	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Zucchinis 2 large, sliced into thick rounds	66	5	14	1	4
Red bell pepper 1, cut into thick strips	37	1	9	0	3
Yellow bell pepper 1, cut into thick strips	40	1	10	0	3
Red onion 1, cut into thick wedges	44	1	11	0	3
Olive oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Blending the Huacatay Sauce

1
Combine ingredients
In a blender, combine huacatay leaves, queso fresco, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic.
2
Blend until smooth
Blend until smooth, adding a bit of water if necessary to reach a drizzling consistency.
Tip: Do not over blend the sauce, or it may turn bitter.
3
Season and set aside
Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Tip: Let the sauce sit for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Preheat grill
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2
Toss vegetables
Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3
Coat evenly
Ensure all pieces are evenly coated for even grilling.