Leek And Quinoa Risotto Recipes

MUSHROOM AND LEEK QUINOA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and fry the leek with a pinch of salt for 6 minutes, then add the mushrooms and fry for 6-7 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and stir for a minute, then transfer a quarter of the veg to a plate and keep warm. Stir the quinoa into the pan and cook for a minute.
• Turn up the heat, add the white wine and let it bubble for 2 minutes. Add the stock in three stages, adding more when the previous addition has been absorbed. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The quinoa should still have some bite to it.
• Once the quinoa is cooked, season it and stir in the lemon zest and cheese. Top with the crispy onions, the reserved vegetables and parsley (if using). Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over.

QUINOA WITH LEEK

Steps:

• Cut leek in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly. Cut white and light green portions into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Trim fennel, rinse, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Peel the garlic and chop finely.
• Rinse quinoa in a sieve under cold water until water runs clear.
• Heat the oil in a pot. Add leek, fennel and garlic and fry until light brown while stirring, 4-5 minutes.
• Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
• Stir in quinoa, cover and cook on low heat for about 12 minutes.
• At the end of cooking time, fluff quinoa with a fork and season with salt and pepper before serving.

LEEK AND QUINOA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Slice the white parts of the leeks only into 1cm rings (1/2 inch rings) rinse well breaking up the sections.
• Add the water and oil to the leeks in a medium saucepan, add tomato puree and bring to the boil. Simmer for five mins then add the quinoa mushrooms and coriander.
• Simmer for a further 15 mins or until all the water is absorbed. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
• serve.

MUSHROOM QUINOA RISOTTO (QUINOTTO)

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, sauté the sliced mushrooms with a little bit of olive oil until they are cooked but still a bit firm. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a large pot on medium-high heat, toast the quinoa in butter (or oil, if using), stirring regularly, until fragrant.
• Add minced garlic and sliced onion and sauté until softened.
• Turn down the heat and cup by cup, add stock, stirring regularly.
• Once all the liquid has been reduced, add the rest of the ingredients: reserved mushrooms, chives, lemon juice and zest, thyme, vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari if using) and Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast if using). Stir well for a few minutes, and then remove from the heat.
• Serve immediately with extra chives and parmesan.

LEEK-TOMATO QUINOA

Steps:

• Place quinoa in strainer. Rinse under cold running water until water runs clear; drain. Mix quinoa, 2 cups water, and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is just tender and almost all water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Drain. Set aside. (Quinoa can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover; chill.)
• Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add broth. Cover; simmer until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and oil; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, onions, basil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• *A tiny, bead-shaped, ivory-colored grain available at natural foods stores.