Quinoa Risotto with Arugula-Mint Pesto

Quinoa Risotto with Arugula-Mint Pesto
Servings: 4
Lunch

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.

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