Risotto is a dish of Italian origin that is made from rice. However, this time, Oski Molteni teaches us how to prepare this traditional dish with quinoa, a healthier and lighter version. In addition, it includes mushrooms and avocados, ingredients that help to enhance the flavor of this product and make the recipe an exquisite preparation.
Quinoa is one of the most complete seeds that exist at a nutritional level, and it provides a large amount of protein, complex hydrates, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, fiber and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. Do you still need to know more to start preparing this recipe and enjoy all the benefits of this seed? Read on and find out how to make quinoa and mushroom risotto!
Ingredients to make quinoa and mushroom risotto:
- 270 grams of cooked Quinoa
- 5 grams of Parsley
- 2 onions
- 50 cubic centimeters of Cream
- 20 grams of cream cheese
- 30 grams of Butter
- 30 grams of Shiitake
- 3 pieces of Mushroom
- 9 cherry tomatoes
- 3 avocados or avocado
- 1 pinch of Salt and Pepper
- 1½ lemon
- 1 rosemary branch
How to make quinoa and mushroom risotto:
- The first thing we are going to do is hydrate the shitake for 12 hours. You can leave them overnight.
- On the day of preparation, drain and sauté together with the quartered mushrooms.
- On the other hand, place the cherry on a plate with oil, season with salt and pepper and add a touch of rosemary, cook for 10 minutes in the oven.
- Wash the quinoa or quinoa 5 times until it is transparent and without foam.
- Then, cook for 15-20 minutes until it has tripled in volume and is andante.
- Strain and mix with the chopped parsley.
- Apart, heat a pan and add the butter.
- Sweat the onion and add the cream together with the cheese until the whole thing is melted.
- Mix this preparation with the quinoa.
- Next, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the 3 lemon halves.
- Allow to caramelize and, meanwhile, peel the avocados and mix with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt.
- Then, take the avocados to the oven for 5 minutes and serve hot with the quinoa and mushroom risotto.
- Clever! This recipe for quinoa and mushroom risotto is perfect to serve as a main course when we have guests over and we want to surprise them with a gourmet but inexpensive preparation.
