Creamy Quinoa Risotto

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Just as creamy and delicious as traditional risotto...but it's actually healthy!

Submitted by SugarJ85
Updated on September 24, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 side-dish servings
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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

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa twice and drain well.

  2. Pour chicken broth into a saucepan; bring to a boil.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Cook’s Note

This needs to be stirred frequently like traditional risotto, but quinoa risotto has a much lower risk of burning. I recommend using a nonstick saucepan in any case.

The leftovers are delicious — just add a little chicken broth, stir, and microwave!

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of chicken broth. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324 Calories
16g Fat
31g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 199mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 148mg 11%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 312mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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