Eat Healthy and Cheap: Peruvian recipes Whole plant foods, no added oil, no added sugar, no refined flour, little added salt. Peruvian recipes only. 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z https://eathealthyandcheap.com/cuisine/peruvian/ Eat Healthy and Cheap Aguadito de Verduras, Peruvian Cilantro Vegetable Soup https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/aguadito-de-verduras/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Peru's green cilantro soup, blended herbs and aji amarillo over brown rice, potato, corn, and peas. Restorative, vivid, and made without a drop of oil. Ají de Habas, Andean Fava Beans in Aji Amarillo https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/aji-de-habas/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Andean fava beans simmered in a fruity aji amarillo sauce with potato and cumin. A creamy Peruvian home-style side that leans on chile, not salt. Aji Verde, Peruvian Green Sauce https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/aji-verde-peruvian-green-sauce/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Peru's green table sauce: cilantro and aji amarillo blended smooth with lime, garlic, and soaked cashews in place of the usual cheese and mayo. Spicy, no oil. Causa Limena, Peruvian Potato and Aji Terrine https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/causa-limena/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Cold Peruvian potato pressed with fruity aji amarillo and lime, layered around sliced avocado, a make-ahead terrine that reads as bright, not heavy. Chupe de Quinua, Peruvian Quinoa Chowder https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/chupe-de-quinua/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z An Andean chowder of quinoa, potato, and corn in a fruity aji amarillo broth, finished with a splash of soy milk for a creamy body with no dairy. Chupe Verde Cusqueno https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/chupe-verde-cusqueno/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z A green Cusco soup: potatoes and fava beans simmered soft, blended with cilantro, mint, and epazote, and made creamy with soy milk instead of cheese. Crema de Zapallo, Peruvian Squash Soup https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/crema-de-zapallo/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Butternut squash and potato simmered with onion and garlic, spiked with aji amarillo, then blended smooth and loosened with soy milk into a velvety, gently spicy bowl. Crunchy Roasted Hominy, Cancha-Style https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/crunchy-roasted-hominy-cancha-style/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Whole hominy oven-roasted dry until deep golden and crunchy like Peruvian cancha, tossed hot with lime, cumin, and chile. A corn snack with no oil or salt. Escabeche de Verduras, Peruvian Tangy Marinated Vegetables https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/escabeche-de-verduras/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Red onion and carrot marinated in vinegar with fruity aji amarillo and cumin, a tangy Peruvian pickle that seasons plates without any salt. Frejol Colado, Peruvian Sweet Black Bean Pudding https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/frejol-colado/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z An Afro-Peruvian dessert from Canete: black beans blended smooth and cooked down with dates and cinnamon into a dark, glossy pudding, sesame on top. Habas Tostadas, Andean Toasted Fava Beans https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/habas-tostadas-peruvian-toasted-fava-beans/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Andean toasted fava beans roasted dry until they crunch, seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and a bright squeeze of lime. Humita, Peruvian Steamed Corn and Aji Cake https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/humita/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Sweet corn blended with aji amarillo and a little cornmeal, then steamed into a soft Andean cake, a Peruvian snack with no lard and no cheese. Mazamorra, Peruvian Spiced Fruit Pudding https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/mazamorra-peruvian-fruit-pudding/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z A deep purple fruit pudding in the spirit of Lima's mazamorra morada, built from dark berries, apple, and dried fruit, spiced with cinnamon and clove, thickened glossy and finished with lime. Spoonable, no sugar. Menestron, Peruvian Basil Vegetable Soup https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/menestron-peruvian-vegetable-soup/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Peru's answer to minestrone: a green-tinted pot of white beans, potato, and vegetables finished with a dairy-free basil and spinach sauce. Ocopa, Peruvian Peanut and Aji Sauce https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/ocopa-peruvian-peanut-aji-sauce/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Arequipa's answer to huancaina: toasted peanuts, charred onion and garlic, and aji amarillo blended into a pourable cream for potatoes or dipping. Pallares Alinados, Ica-Style Lima Bean Salad https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/pallares-alinados/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z An Ica-style Peruvian salad of tender lima beans dressed while warm with lime, red onion, and aji amarillo so they drink up every drop of it. Palta Rellena https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/palta-rellena/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Peru's stuffed avocado: ripe halves filled with a cold potato, carrot, corn, and pea salad brightened with lime, no mayonnaise in sight. Papas a la Huancaína, Peruvian Potatoes in Aji Amarillo Cream https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/papas-a-la-huancaina/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Sliced boiled potatoes under a pourable aji amarillo cream, the fresh-cheese-and-evaporated-milk classic rebuilt from blended cashews and nutritional yeast. Bright, mildly hot, no oil and no salt. Peruvian Quinoa Salad with Aji Amarillo https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/peruvian-quinoa-salad-aji/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Cooled quinoa tossed with sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a bright aji amarillo and lime dressing, finished with avocado and cilantro. Quinoa and Bean Stew (Guiso) https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/quinoa-and-bean-stew-guiso/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z A hearty Peruvian stew of quinoa, lima beans, potatoes, and corn, built on a bright aji amarillo sofrito and finished with lime and cilantro. Quinua Atamalada, Creamy Peruvian Quinoa https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/quinua-atamalada-creamy-peruvian-quinoa/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Creamy Peruvian quinoa simmered with aji amarillo and blended white beans, folded with sweet corn and finished with lime and cilantro. Quinua con Manzana, Peruvian Quinoa Breakfast https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/quinua-con-manzana-peruvian-quinoa-breakfast/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z The warm Andean breakfast of quinoa simmered with grated apple, raisins, cinnamon, and clove, finished creamy with soy milk. A complete-protein morning bowl with no added sugar. Quinua Graneada a la Jardinera https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/quinua-graneada-a-la-jardinera/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Fluffy Andean quinoa cooked like a pilaf with carrot, pea, corn, and aji amarillo, the everyday grain of the highlands, light and bright with lime. Salsa Criolla, Peruvian Red Onion Relish https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/salsa-criolla/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Paper-thin red onion soaked to sweeten it, then tossed with lime, fruity aji amarillo, tomato, and cilantro. Peru puts it on almost everything. Sarza de Vainitas, Peruvian Green Bean Salad https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/sarza-de-vainitas-peruvian-green-bean-salad/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z A cool Peruvian green bean salad dressed criollo-style with slivered red onion, lime, tomato, and cilantro, made bright by a spoon of aji amarillo.