Nettle Quinotto

Traditional risotto with a tasty and healthy twist: quinoa is used instead of rice, and nettle leaves are added for their health benefits and unique flavor. This quinotto made without meat is full of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fresh nettle leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Rinse quinoa under cold water

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add chopped onion and garlic, saut until softened

Add quinoa to the saucepan and toast it for 1-2 minutes

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed

While quinoa is cooking, blanch nettle leaves in boiling water for 1-2 minutes

Drain and rinse under cold water

Once quinoa is cooked, stir in blanched nettle leaves, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined

Serve hot, garnished with additional nutritional yeast if desired