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Zesty Peruvian Rocoto Cream with Quinoa and Roasted Peppers

Name: Zesty Peruvian Rocoto Cream with Quinoa and Roasted Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Onion, 1 medium, chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Rocoto peppers, 3, seeded and chopped; Heavy cream, 1 cup; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Quinoa, 1 cup, rinsed; Vegetable broth, 2 cups; Cumin, 1 teaspoon; Salt, to taste; Red bell peppers, 2, halved and seeded; Yellow bell peppers, 2, halved and seeded; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges, as needed

Dive into the vibrant and zesty world of Peruvian cuisine with this dish, bursting with flavors from rocoto peppers, creamy quinoa, and deliciously roasted bell peppers.

4.9(613 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 22, 2025

Zesty Peruvian Rocoto Cream with Quinoa and Roasted Peppers — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rocoto Cream

For the Quinoa

For the Roasted Peppers

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 405 kcal
Protein: 5.1 g
Carbs: 23.8 g
Fat: 33.6 g
Fiber: 4.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1619 kcal
Protein: 20.2 g
Carbs: 95.2 g
Fat: 134.3 g
Fiber: 17.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	239	0	0	27	0
Onion 1 medium, chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.9
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Rocoto peppers 3, seeded and chopped	20	0.7	4	0.3	1.5
Heavy cream 1 cup	821	5	6.6	88	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper to taste	2	0.1	0.6	0	0.3
Quinoa 1 cup, rinsed	222	8	39	4	5
Vegetable broth 2 cups	24	0.5	4.4	0.5	0
Cumin 1 teaspoon	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.4
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Red bell peppers 2, halved and seeded	50	1.8	12	0.4	3.7
Yellow bell peppers 2, halved and seeded	50	1.8	12	0.4	3.7
Olive oil 1 tablespoon	119	0	0	14	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0
Lime wedges as needed	10	0.2	3.5	0.1	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rocoto Cream

1
Heat oil
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté aromatics
Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
3
Cook peppers
Stir in rocoto peppers, cooking until soft.
Tip: Make sure to handle rocoto peppers with care as they can be quite spicy. Use gloves when handling rocoto peppers to avoid irritation.