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    Mushroom Quinoa Risotto

    Published: Sep 30, 2015 ยท Updated: Dec 12, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Creamy and cheesy quinoa that has the consistency of risotto without all the work risotto usually takes. Perfect as a main meal or a side dish!

    Creamy and cheesy quinoa that has the consistency of risotto without all the work risotto usually takes. Perfect as a main meal or a side! Mushroom Quinoa Risotto recipe from @memeinge is a delicious gluten free, vegetarian dish

    What are your thoughts on risotto?

    Personally, I really like it but I have no interest in making it.

    Ok, yes it's really tasty and creamy, but it is a lot of work. And on a weeknight, there is just no way I'm standing over a pot stirring in broth to get it the perfect consistency. I'm just not.

    Plus, I don't love that I have to find arborio rice or other specific rice to make risotto. I love the grocery store but I hate making special trips just for one specific ingredient. I like working with what I have or ingredients that aren't hard to find.

    Basically, I had all but written off making risotto for my blog. And then... then Min posted this incredibly amazing looking Mushroom Marsala Quinoa Risotto on the Healthy Aperture blog.

    Mushroom Quinoa Risotto from Living Well Kitchen

    My mind was instantly changed, especially when I saw the ingredients (nothing strange, all things I actually have in my kitchen!)

    Using Min's wonderful recipe as my guide, I set out to make this quinoa risotto (without all the stirring -- yes!)

    I doubled the mushrooms and cheese (more cheese always!) I also omitted the tomato paste and marsala wine because I didn't have any, and I decided to add lots of white wine in there because well... I like wine.

    Mushroom Quinoa Risotto from Living Well Kitchen

    The result was nothing short of delicious -- creamy, oh so cheesy, with a mushroom in each bite! Plus, it makes a massive amount.

    You could eat this as a side dish, as a snack, or as a main meal.

    I ate it throughout the whole day while it was in my fridge. I also shared some with others. Apparently, you can even freeze the leftovers.

    Mushroom Quinoa Risotto from Living Well Kitchen

    Bonus: since you only use a cup of wine, go ahead and pour yourself a glass to enjoy with dinner because wine is always a good idea ๐Ÿ™‚

    Mushroom Quinoa Risotto from Living Well Kitchen

    Mushroom Quinoa Risotto

    Creamy and cheesy quinoa that has the consistency of risotto without all the work risotto usually takes. Perfect as a main meal or a side dish!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 8 cups
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups uncooked quinoa rinsed
    • 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup white wine
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion diced (1 cup)
    • 4 medium carrots diced (1 cup)
    • 16 oz mushrooms sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • ยฝ teaspoon paprika
    • ยฝ teaspoon salt
    • ยผ teaspoon pepper
    • โ…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 green onion chopped (ยผ cup)
    • 2 ounces parmesan shredded (ยฝ cup)
    • 2 ounces cheddar shredded (ยฝ cup)

    Instructions

    • In a medium pot, add rinsed quinoa, broth, water, and white wine. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
    • Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in dutch oven. Add diced onion and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add in sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until mushrooms release their juices. Stir in garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
    • When most of the liquid has absorbed from the quinoa, remove from heat and transfer to dutch oven with the veggies. Stir well. Add in chopped green onion and shredded parmesan & cheddar cheeses. Stir until completely combined. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *You can use any type of white wine desired. Or substitute broth in its place.
    *Any broth (chicken, vegetable, beef) works for cooking the quinoa.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
    Serving Size
     
    1 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    302
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    16
    mg
    5
    %
    Sodium
     
    581
    mg
    25
    %
    Potassium
     
    581
    mg
    17
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    35
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    12
    g
    24
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    5490
    IU
    110
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4.9
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    177
    mg
    18
    %
    Iron
     
    2.6
    mg
    14
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Meme

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    Creamy and cheesy quinoa that has the consistency of risotto without all the work risotto usually takes. Perfect as a main meal or a side! Mushroom Quinoa Risotto recipe from @memeinge is a delicious gluten free, vegetarian dish

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    Comments

    1. Regan @ Cabot Creamery says

      October 01, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Easy & Creamy? You won't hear any arguments from me! I'll take two bowls ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Meme says

        October 01, 2015 at 4:29 pm

        Totally agree! Easy, creamy, and cheesy is always the way to go. Always ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    2. Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says

      October 08, 2015 at 11:40 am

      Do you ever read people's blogs now that you know them and HEAR their voice in the words? I seriously just imagined you reading this post to me and it was as wonderfully weird as it sounds. Also, does that make me a creeper? I am the queen of running to a million different grocery stores for various ingredients and WHY? It's annoying. I love the idea of easy and no stirring! I have more important things to do with my evenings- like drink wine.

      Reply

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