Recipe of Quinoa risotto
Risotto is traditionally made based on rice grains, but also with quinoa. This superfood can be used to cook a rich and healthy quinoa risotto, the secret lies in constantly stirring to prevent the grain from running out of liquid and sticking to the surface where it is being cooked.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
40 min
Cooking
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Healthy
Ingredients
- 500 grams of quinoa
- 2 liters of boiling water
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 150 g smoked bacon, minced
- 5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 250 g of mushrooms, cut into slices
- 1 tablespoon of saffron pistils
- 1 cup of white wine, dry
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 200 g of grated Parmesan cheese
- Sal
- Pimienta
- Nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons of parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cup of heavy cream
- 3 dozen shrimp
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 cup of water
- Aceite
- Parsley, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
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Instructions:
- Wash the quinoa, scrubbing well, until the water is clear and clean. Add to boiling water or broth (if prepared with shrimp, cook the quinoa in seafood broth) and cook until the quinoa is grilled (approximately 12 minutes in boiling water). Strain and cool.
- Place the butter with the vegetable oil in a large pan and add the onion, bacon and garlic. Let it cook for a few minutes on low heat. Add the saffron, wine, mushrooms, nutmeg, salt, pepper and heavy cream. Bring to a boil and add the granulated quinoa. Cook until it has a creamy texture. Add the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Serve in the center of a plate, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Quinoa risotto and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Quinoa risotto to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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