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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIngredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- 2 TBSP olive oil<\/li>
- 1\/2 c. mayonnaise<\/li>
- 3 oz. queso fresco<\/li>
- 1 jalapeno pepper<\/li>
- 1 bunch of cilantro<\/li>
- 2 garlic cloves<\/li>
- Juice of 1 lime<\/li>
- Pinch of salt, to taste<\/li>
- Thin with milk, half & half or cream, as desired<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sweet Potato<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- 1 small-medium sweet potato, 1\/2 inch dice (about 1-2 c.)<\/li>
- olive oil<\/li>
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Peppers and Onion<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- 1 TBSP olive oil<\/li>
- 1 onion, sliced thick<\/li>
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped<\/li>
- 1 14 oz. can corn, drained and rinsed<\/li>
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thick<\/li>
- 1 poblano chili, sliced<\/li>
- 1\/2 tsp. salt<\/li>
- 1 tsp. cumin <\/li>
- 1 tsp. coriander<\/li>
- 1\/2 tsp. dried oregano<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Black Beans<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- 1 14 oz. can black beans<\/li>
- 1\/2 tsp. chili powder<\/li>
- 1\/2 tsp. cumin<\/li>
- 1\/2 tsp. oregano<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Remaining Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Rice<\/li>
- Lettuce, chopped<\/li>
- Cotija cheese or queso fresco, crumbled <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Prepare Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce:<\/strong> Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until everything is incorporated. Thin with milk, half & half or cream, as desired.<\/li>
- Bake Sweet Potatoes:<\/strong> Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Add the sweet potatoes and toss with olive oil and seasonings. Bake until crispy for 20-25 minutes.<\/li>
- Prepare Rice.<\/strong><\/li>
- Prepare Peppers and Onion:<\/strong> In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saut\u00e9 onions, garlic, corn, and peppers, saut\u00e9ing until tender, about 10 minutes. Season with the salt, cumin, coriander, and oregano. <\/li>
- Prepare Black Beans: <\/strong> In a small saucepan, add the beans and seasoning and heat.<\/li>
- Assemble:<\/strong> In a bowl, add rice and lettuce, then add black beans, peppers and onion, and sweet potatoes. Top with Peruvian Aji verde sauce and sprinkle with cotija cheese or queso fresco.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Peruvian Burrito Bowls:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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