Quinoa Risotto with Mushrooms and Thyme

By lindsayvk

Quinoa is a complete protein that has all nine essential amino acids for good health.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 8-oz package sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms
• 6 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced
• 3 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
• 1 cup dry white wine
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring 2 cups salted water to boil in medium saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender and water is absorbed, about 13 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until onion begins to brown, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and thyme. Saute until mushrooms are tender, 6 minutes. Add wine; stir until wine is reduced and liquid is syrupy, 2 minutes.
3. Mix quinoa into mushroom mixture; season with salt and pepper. Pass cheese separately.