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Quinoa Risotto
This risotto uses quinoa in place of rice and its delicious! Combining cooked quinoa and leftover homemade sauce like filetto di pomodoro you can make a quick and easy meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano or locetelli
- 1 cup Homemade Sauce
- 1/4 cup of chicken or vegetable stock
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, heat sauce and chicken stock.
- Combine with cooked quinoa and grated cheese and mix well.
- Top with extra cheese if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
5.5g
(28%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
459mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.