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Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
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5 cups chicken broth, or as needed
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 small yellow onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup dry white wine
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
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¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme
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salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
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Rinse quinoa twice and drain well.
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Pour chicken broth into a saucepan; bring to a boil.
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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.
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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.
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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 | |
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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.