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Recipe of Quinoa risotto

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
4 Servings
40 min Preparation
20 min Cooking
Intermediate
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

Join me and let's see how to make Quinoa risotto

Instructions:

    Step 1
  • 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.
  • Step 2
  • 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.
  • Step 3
  • Serve in the center of a plate, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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

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