Quinoa And Onion Risotto With Crème Fraîche And Hazelnuts Recipe

Name: Quinoa And Onion Risotto With Crème Fraîche And Hazelnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa; 6 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped Oso Sweet or other sweet onion; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons creme fraiche; 3 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped Oso Sweet or other sweet onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons creme fraiche
3 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted

1
Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice. Drain well.
2
Combine 6 cups water, salt, thyme, and bay leaf in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook 5 minutes; discard thyme and bay leaf. Keep warm over low heat.
3
Melt butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add quinoa; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add warm seasoned water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of warm seasoned water is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in vinegar. Spoon 2/3 cup risotto into each of 6 small bowls or plates; top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons creme fraiche. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons hazelnuts.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, 6 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Quinoa And Onion Risotto With Crème Fraîche And Hazelnuts falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Quinoa And Onion Risotto With Crème Fraîche And Hazelnuts

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