Ingredients

• 200 g Tricolor quinoa
• 400 ml Water
• 1 piece Medium sweet potato
• 150 g Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 100 g Green beans
• 0.5 piece Red bell pepper
• 0.5 piece Red onion
• 5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• to taste Sea salt
• to taste Freshly ground black pepper
• 50 g Lucuma pulp (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp Freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp Honey or agave syrup
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 tsp Chopped aji amarillo chili (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   **Prepare the roasted vegetables:** Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Peel the sweet potato and cut it into 1.5 cm (0.6 inch) cubes. Cut the red bell pepper into cubes and the red onion into thin strips. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes, bell pepper, onion, and green beans with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Add the corn kernels halfway through cooking if using fresh corn.

2. 2

   **Cook the quinoa:** Rinse the tricolor quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 400 ml (1.7 cups) of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa germ is visible. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

3. 3

   **Prepare the lucuma vinaigrette:** While the quinoa and vegetables are cooking, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the lucuma pulp, lime juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, honey (if using), chopped cilantro, and aji amarillo chili (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   **Assemble the salad:** In a large salad bowl, combine the warm, fluffed quinoa with the roasted vegetables and corn kernels (if added after cooking). Pour the lucuma vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.

5. 5

   **Serve:** Serve the salad warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.