Quinoa And Onion Risotto With Crème Fraîche And Haz

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
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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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 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.

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Quinoa And Onion Risotto With Crème Fraîche And Hazelnuts

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