Creamy Truffle Quinoa Recipe

Name: Creamy Truffle Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, minced; 1 rib of celery, minced; 2 sprigs thyme, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 4 cups white quinoa; 1/8 tsp salt; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 quarts low sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup minced fresh mint; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp white or black truffle oil; fresh mint leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 rib of celery, minced
2 sprigs thyme, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
4 cups white quinoa
1/8 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup dry white wine
2 quarts low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup minced fresh mint
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp white or black truffle oil
fresh mint leaves for garnish

1
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over moderate heat. Add onion, celery, thyme and garlic and cook until onions are softened. Add quinoa and stir for about 30 seconds. Add salt, black pepper, wine and vegetable broth and stir to combine.
2
Bring to a simmer; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 15 to 20 minutes, or until half the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
3
Add peas, mint, Parmesan cheese and additional black pepper to taste, and cook, about 3 minutes, until cheese is melted. Add truffle oil and stir to combine.
4
Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, minced, 1 rib of celery, minced, 2 sprigs thyme, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Truffle Quinoa falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Truffle Quinoa

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