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Quinoa Risotto Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings, approximately 5 cups, Portion: 3/4 cup
    • Calories: 176
    • Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 296mg
    • Carbohydrates: 25g
    • Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Quinoa Risotto Recipe

Heart Healthy Recipe Diabetes Recipe Gluten Free Recipe
This easy risotto recipe substitutes rice with healthy quinoa. Try this risotto recipe next time you are looking for an easy side dish.

Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
    • 2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
    • 2 cups chopped spinach or arugula
    • 1 small carrot, peeled and finely shredded
    • 1/2 cup frozen peas
    • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation

    • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and quinoa and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
    • Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the quinoa is al dente, about 12 minutes. Stir in the spinach, carrot, peas and mushrooms and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the quinoa is translucent.
    • Stir in the Parmesan and season with black pepper. Serve immediately. 

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
This page created February 1, 2010 and last modified September 23, 2010
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