Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto
Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto layers fluffy, nutty quinoa with tender baby bella mushrooms, sweet onions, and red bell pepper for a rich, umami-forward bite. A splash of red wine and soy sauce deepens the flavor, while grated Parmesan adds a creamy, salty finish. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a lighter twist on classic risotto.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, quinoa, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and chicken bouillon granules in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until white threads appear on the quinoa grains, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high. Saute the mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt.
- 3
Stir the red wine and soy sauce into the vegetables; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid reduces, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Combine the quinoa and vegetables in a large serving bowl; sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Calories 337.4 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 15.39 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 51.51 g 19%
- Total Fat 8.07 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 4.19 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.79 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 690.95 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 8.91 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 11.29 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 117.98 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.09 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 101.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 17.99 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 48.29 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin D 0.4 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto is an Italian side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Coconut Oil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Quinoa. Each serving provides about 337.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Coconut Oil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Quinoa, Red Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 337.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto healthy?
- Quinoa and Mushroom Faux Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 337.4 calories and 15.39 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 690.95 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.19 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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