QUINOA RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOMS AND THYME

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Mushroom     Onion     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Quinoa     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course or 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until onion begins to brown, 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and thyme. Sautée; until mushrooms are tender, 6 minutes. Add wine; stir until wine is reduced and liquid is syrupy, 2 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa into mushroom mixture; season with salt and pepper. Pass cheese separately.

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