Quinua Atamalada (Peruvian Quinoa Stew) | Hungry For...Peru

quinoa

🥗Healthier: millet

💰Cheaper: rice

Millet is a nutritious alternative, while rice is more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Using water reduces sodium, while homemade broth is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is nutritious, and cabbage is often less expensive.

Add the quinoa to a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold water.

Chop the onion and the garlic.

Slice green onions and reserve for garnish.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.

Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper and then stir in the aji paste and cumin.

Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the quinoa and stir in the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally for 35 minutes.

Once stew like and thick, stir in the milk and cheese, and heat until cheese begins to melt.

Sprinkle with green onions before serving.

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