Quinoa Risotto with Arugula-Mint Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen
Swap out rice for quinoa in this protein-packed riff on risotto.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. packed arugula
- 1/3 c. grated Manchego cheese (about 1 oz.)
- 1/4 c. packed fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp. pine nuts, toasted, plus more for garnish
- kosher salt
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tsp.
- 2 medium shallots, chopped
- 1 1/2 c. quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- Microgreens, for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse arugula, Manchego, mint, garlic, pine nuts and 1/4 teaspoon salt until finely chopped, scraping down side as needed. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup oil.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil on medium. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add quinoa; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add 2 cups warm water and 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt and heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat; simmer until most of water is absorbed, stirring occasionally; 6 to 8 minutes. Add another 2 cups warm water; simmer until quinoa is just tender, stirring occasionally; 15 to 18 minutes.
- To quinoa, add butter, lemon juice, half of pesto, and 1 ⁄2 cup water, stirring to combine. Fold in beans. Divide quinoa mixture among 4 serving bowls and spoon remaining pesto over quinoa. Garnish with microgreens, additional mint and pine nuts, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts.
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