Peruvian Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa cooked with corn, pepper and mild ají. Makes 3 servings.

28 min · Serves 3 · Vegan · ≈279 kcal per serving · ≈10 g protein

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Ingredients

• 180g dry quinoa
• 100g onion
• 6g garlic
• 120g sweetcorn, drained
• 100g green pepper
• 2g cumin seeds
• 12g aji amarillo
• 14g olive oil
• 3g salt
• 400ml water

Method

1. Soften onion and pepper in oil; add garlic and cumin 30 seconds.
2. Stir quinoa, ají, water and salt; simmer covered 16 minutes.
3. Fold in corn; rest 5 minutes and fluff.

This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested by our team. Nutrition values are estimates. Always check ingredients for allergies.