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Creamy Quinoa Risotto

Creamy Quinoa Risotto

Cost $10, save $8

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  • 40 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Quinoa Base

    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 🍲 5 cups chicken broth, or as needed

  • Aromatics

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 🧅 1 small yellow onion, chopped
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Flavor Enhancers

    • 🍷 ½ cup dry white wine
    • 🧀 ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 🥛 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
    • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 🧂 Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Rinse quinoa twice and drain well.

2

Pour chicken broth into a saucepan; bring to a boil.

3

Melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat; sauté onion and garlic until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

4

Stir quinoa into onion mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa is toasted and coated in oil, about 3 minutes.

5

Slowly pour wine over quinoa mixture; cook and stir until wine is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

6

Ladle 1/2 cup chicken broth over quinoa mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat until quinoa is tender and has burst, about 20 minutes.

7

Mix Parmesan cheese and cream into quinoa mixture; season with marjoram, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of chicken broth to make quinoa more creamy, if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

324

Calories

  • 10
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 16
    Fats

💡 Rinse the quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural bitterness.Use warm chicken broth to maintain the cooking temperature and create a creamier dish.For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is preferred for better flavor.