Quinoa Risotto
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
395 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Quinoa Risotto
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A light yet comforting risotto made with quinoa, goat cheese and lemon zest! Top with roasted root vegetables for a complete meal.
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Ingredients
For the veggies:
- 1 medium-large sweet potato cut into ½ inch chunks
- 2 large carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 1 large parsnip peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the risotto:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large shallot minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the veggies:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Add the sweet potato, carrots and parsnip to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread in an even layer. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and starting to brown.
For the risotto:
- While the veggies roast, add the olive oil to a medium saucepan set over medium heat. When hot, add in the shallot and garlic, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the shallot has softened. Add in the quinoa and cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring almost constantly, until toasted. Pour in the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, turn down the heat, and simmer for about 12 to 14 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Add in the goat cheese and mix until it starts to melt. Remove from the heat. Add in the lemon zest and parsley, and mix to combine. Let stand for about 5 minutes, then stir in salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, spoon some of the risotto into a bowl and top with some of the roasted veggies.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
258mg
(11%)
Potassium
720mg
(21%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
13433IU
(269%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 13433IU | 269% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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