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Quinotto with Prawns and Mushrooms

Rice & pasta
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Today we're making a Quinotto with prawns and mushrooms, a delicious way to enjoy quinoa with that creamy touch we love so much. We combine simple ingredients with a pinch of cayenne to give the dish a little kick, finishing it with freshly chopped parsley for a comforting bowl full of flavor.

Prep: 10 minCook: 40 minServes: 2

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 7 or 8 large button mushrooms
  • 1 onion
  • A handful of prawns
  • 1/2 liter defatted chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon 0% fat whipped fresh cheese
  • Pink Himalayan salt
  • Coconut oil
  • Ground cayenne pepper
  • Parsley

Step by step

Instructions

  1. 1Wash and chop the mushrooms.
  2. 2Peel and finely dice the onion.
  3. 3Put a teaspoon of coconut oil in a pan.
  4. 4Next, add the chopped mushrooms and diced onion, and sauté well.
  5. 5Season with pink Himalayan salt and ground cayenne.
  6. 6Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly under running water to remove any bitterness, drain, and add to the pan.
  7. 7Cook for a minute or two so it toasts slightly.
  8. 8Once toasted, pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, and lower the heat.
  9. 9Add the prawns.
  10. 10Let it cook for 25-30 minutes.
  11. 11If it needs more liquid, add water little by little as the risotto absorbs it.
  12. 12Once the cooking time is up, stir in the teaspoon of 0% whipped fresh cheese.
  13. 13Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  14. 14Finally, stir in the finely chopped parsley.
  15. 15Done! Our Quinotto with prawns and mushrooms is ready.

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