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Zesty Peruvian Rocoto Cream with Quinoa and Roasted Peppers

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.

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·By Troy·
Zesty Peruvian Rocoto Cream with Quinoa and Roasted Peppers
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rocoto Cream

  1. 1

    Heat oil

    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté aromatics

    Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.

  3. 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.

Preparing the Quinoa

  1. 1

    Boil broth

    In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add quinoa

    Add quinoa and cumin, reduce to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Cook

    Cook until quinoa is fluffy, about 15-20 minutes.

How to Make Zesty Peruvian Rocoto Cream with Quinoa and Roasted Peppers

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Sautéing

    Cook onions, garlic, and rocoto peppers until fragrant and soft.

  2. 2

    Simmering

    Let quinoa gently absorb broth, infusing it with flavor.

  3. 3

    Roasting

    Roast bell peppers until skins are slightly charred.

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