Quinoa Mushroom 'Risotto' - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups water
    1 cup quinoa
    1 tablespoon coconut oil
    1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
    2 tablespoons coconut oil
    4 cups sliced crimini ('baby bella') mushrooms
    1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
    1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
    salt to taste
    1/4 cup red wine
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)
Preparation
    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.

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