Mushroom And Thyme Risotto
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 350g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- 100g quinoa
- 1l vegetable stock
- 175g risotto rice
- handful of thyme leaves
- handful of grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative
- 50g bag rocket, to serve
Preparation
- heat the oil in a medium pan, sauté the mushrooms for 2-3 mins, then stir in the quinoa. keeping the vegetable stock warm in a separate pan on a low heat, add a ladle of the stock and stir until absorbed. stir in the rice and repeat again with the stock, until all the stock has been used up and the rice and quinoa are tender and cooked.
- stir in the thyme leaves, then divide between four plates or bowls. serve topped with grated parmesan and rocket leaves.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 60 (Medium)
490
Calories
75g
Carbs
20g
Protein
12g
Fat
* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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