Quick Quinoa Risotto with Mushrooms

Name: Quick Quinoa Risotto with Mushrooms
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g Quinoa; 400 g mushrooms; 800 ml vegetable broth; 60 g parmesan; 15 g garlic; 30 ml olive oil; 5 g thyme

A protein-packed, earthy alternative to traditional rice risotto. Perfect for batch cooking and healthy lunches.

Total: 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 315
Protein: 12 g
Fat: 11 g
Carbs: 42 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Quinoa200 g
mushrooms400 g
vegetable broth800 ml
parmesan60 g
garlic15 g
olive oil30 ml
thyme5 g

Method

6 steps

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, sautéing until mushrooms are browned.
Stir in the rinsed quinoa and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add thyme.
Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese before serving.