Mushroom Quinoa Risotto Recipes

CREAMY MUSHROOM QUINOA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Put 1 Tbs olive oil into a large pan and heat over medium heat.
• Add the minced shallot and garlic to the pan, mix into the oil with a rubber spatula and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the quinoa to the pan, mix into the garlic and onion, and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the coconut milk to the pan, mix, and cook until the coconut milk is absorbed. This should happen pretty quickly, like in a matter of 10-15 seconds.
• Then add 1/2 cup of chicken stock to the pan and wait for the liquid to be absorbed by the quinoa. Keep adding 1/2 cup of chicken stock to the pan every time the liquid is absorbed.
• After about 1 cup of the chicken stock has been added, put all the spices (salt, pepper, nutmeg, and rosemary) into the pan and mix. Then keep adding the chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time. I ended up using about 3 cup of chicken stock.
• From start to finish, the quinoa risotto took me 35 minutes. But you'll know yours is done when it is soft and fluffy and creamy.
• In a separate pan, cook the mushrooms until they are browned. This can be done before, during, or after the quinoa risotto is done. I put a splash of olive oil into a large frying pan, and let the mushrooms cook over medium heat until they were browned. This should take 8-10 minutes.
• Then, put the mushrooms and cheese or nutritional yeast into the quinoa, mix, and serve.
• Serves 4 as a side-dish.

QUINOA MUSHROOM 'RISOTTO'

Steps:

• Mix water, quinoa, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and chicken bouillon granules in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until white threads appear on the quinoa grains, about 15 minutes.
• Melt 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt.
• Stir red wine and soy sauce into the vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid is reduced, about 10 minutes.
• Mix quinoa and vegetables in a large serving bowl; top with Parmesan cheese.