If you like this quinoa recipe, you'll probably also like Quinoa with Butternut Squash Gratin. It's creamy and cheesy as well, and has a softer flavor than many quinoa recipes.
Quinoa Risotto
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup skim milk
- 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Rinse and drain quinoa three times, using a fine mesh strainer to remove the bitter outer coating.
Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, stirring constantly. Add garlic and quinoa and continue stirring a minute or two. Stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa is tender, stirring occasionally, approximately 10-12 minutes.
Add mushrooms and cook another 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat. Add cheese and let stand a few minutes, so risotto can thicken.
Serves 6.
Per serving: 284 calories, 12 g fat, 21 mg cholesterol, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 18 g protein, 4% Vitamin A, 6% Vitamin C, 43% calcium, 18% iron
See these great vegetarian recipes too:
- Quinoa Cheese Cookies
- Quinoa and Butternut Squash Gratin
- Quinoa Pudding
- Brown Rice Pudding
- Vegetarian Chili
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