HeyU Issue 8 - 13 June 2014 | Page 11

Mushroom Quinoa Rissotto, aka Ingredients ‘Quinotto’ -- 2 cups Quinoa -- 1 tbsp. butter or coconut oil -- 1 brown onion, finely sliced -- 4 cloves of garlic, minced -- 300g mushrooms -- 2 tbsp. soy sauce with 1L warm water or 1L bone stock (non-vegetarian) -- ½ bunch of chives, finely chopped -- 2 lemons, juice and zest -- 2 tsp. fresh thyme -- 1⁄3 cup white wine vinegar -- 60g Parmesan -- Salt and pepper to taste How to make it -- In large pot on medium high heat, toast the quinoa in the butter or oil, stirring regularly, until fragrant. -- Add the garlic, onion, and mushrooms and saute until softened. -- Turn down the heat to medium low, and cup by cup add the pre-warmed liquid, stirring regularly. -- Once all the liquid has been reduced, add the rest of the ingredients. -- Stir well for a few minutes, then remove from the heat. -- Serve the Quinotto with extra sautéed mushrooms, thyme and lemon zest. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: Serves 4 Make effective use of your surroundings and try some step-ups. Watch more USQ fit videos on our YouTube channel Visit the USQ HealthyU website Share your Quinotto with us on Instagram Share your Quinotto creations with us! Recipe kindly supplied by