Peruvian Burritos with Aji Verde

Name: Peruvian Burritos with Aji Verde
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 small-medium yam or sweet potato, diced (about 1-2 cups); olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; ——-; 3/4 cup dry quinoa (or sub rice); 1 1/2 cups water; ——–; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped; 1 ear of corn, (1 cup corn kernels, or sub 1 cup frozen corn, or 1 cup diced zucchini); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 poblano chili; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 can refried black beans (or see notes); 1 tablespoon oil; 1 /4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/3 cup raw cashews; 1/3 cup water; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 -1 jalapeno ( or 1/2 a serrano chili); 1 1/2 cups cilantro, small stems ok; 1-2 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Peruvian Burritos with Aji Verde Sauce filled with roasted sweet potato, fresh corn, peppers, quinoa and creamy black beans, then drizzled with spicy Peruvian Green Sauce. A flavor bomb! Vegan and Delicious! (Read the recipe through first before making- yes, there are several components here but this really can be made in one hour. Make several things at the same time- it can be done!)

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:38:55 GMT