How to Make Creamy Quinoa Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa, a nutrient-dense grain that is often referred to as a superfood, is an excellent addition to any meal. With its high protein content and versatile nature, it can be used in a variety of dishes to add depth and flavor. One of the most popular ways to prepare quinoa is by using it in a risotto-style dish, creating a creamy and satisfying meal that is both healthy and delicious.

Our creamy quinoa risotto recipe takes the traditional Italian dish and gives it a healthy twist by us...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 5 cups chicken broth, or as needed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 side-dish servings

  • Rinse quinoa twice and drain well.
  • Pour chicken broth into a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir quinoa into onion mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa is toasted and coated in oil, about 3 minutes.
  • Slowly pour wine over quinoa mixture; cook and stir until wine is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Ladle 1/2 cup chicken broth over quinoa mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Continue ladling broth, 1/2 cup at a time, over quinoa mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until quinoa is tender and has burst, about 20 minutes. You may not use all the chicken broth.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 199mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 148mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 312mg