Quinoa Risotto with Butternut Squash

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Quinoa Risotto with Butternut Squash

Recipe Type: Entree
Cuisine: Quinoa
Author: O. A. Quinoa
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups peeled and cubed 1/2 inch butternut squash pieces (or use Pumpkin)
  • 1/2 cup arborio rice
  • 1/3 cup quinoa
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4-5 cups of vegetable broth or water (warm water)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • few sage and parsley leaves to garnish
Instructions
  1. Keep the broth/water warm by first bringing it to boil and then simmering in low heat. On the side in another skillet, add 1-2 tbsp olive oil (or butter), add the onions – saute until soft and then add the squash. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the rice and quinoa and saute for another 2-3 minutes until you get the aroma from the grains.
  3. Add the sage leaves, stir and then slowly ladle by ladle add 1/2 cup of simmering broth/water to the rice. Let the rice absorb the liquid and then add more liquid. Continue until grains reach a creamy texture and is tender. Make sure to stir continuously, otherwise the rice will stick to the bottom and get burned. This whole cooking process takes about 20-30 minutes. Garnish with the seeds and parsley/cilantro.Usually adding a little butter towards the end enhances the taste well. I do it when I am cross with my weighing machine! Counter intuitive, I know – but well who ever said I was normal like average ppl?

 

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