Quinoa Risotto With Pumpkin And Spinach Food

QUINOA RISOTTO WITH PUMPKIN AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Put the squash in a baking tray and roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway through.
• Meanwhile make the risotto. Heat the olive oil in a large, wide saucepan over a low-medium heat, then fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent, stirring often.
• Clear one side of the pan and add the quinoa. Stir the quinoa in its half of the pan for 1 minute or until slightly crisp, then stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
• Increase the heat and add the hot vegetable stock or water 1 ladleful at a time, stirring constantly, letting the quinoa mixture absorb each ladleful before adding the next (this should take around 10 minutes).
• Add the chopped tomatoes, herbs, sea salt, lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice and cider vinegar to the risotto. Cook for a further 10 minutes or until the quinoa is tender but still slightly al dente.
• Stir through the spinach and roasted pumpkin, then cook for 5 minutes more. Taste and season with salt, black pepper and extra lemon juice, if required, then serve.

QUINOA-COUSCOUS "RISOTTO"

Steps:

• Heat oil in high-sided skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat. Sauté red onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic and green onion and continue sautéing for 1 minute.
• Stir in remaining ingredients (except almonds, salt and pepper).
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
• Remove lid and stir in almonds. Mixture should be "creamy". Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve.

ROASTED PUMPKIN AND SPINACH RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220°C Arrange pumpkin, in a single layer, in a lightly greased roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and tender.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and onion. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until onion is soft. Add garlic and rice. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add stock powder and boiling water. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove lid and cook for a further 10 to 12 minutes or until rice has absorbed most of stock. Remove from heat. Stir in pumpkin, spinach and 3/4 cup cheese. Spoon into bowls. Top with cheese. Season with pepper and serve.

QUINOA, SPINACH, PUMPKIN SEED SALAD

Steps:

• Place quinoa in a colander and rinse several times rubbing the grains together to remove the bitter outer layer.Place 2 cups of water and quinoa into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.
• Place spinach, cucumber and tomato in a salad bowl, pour over the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, mix well.
• Add the cooked quinoa, mix well.
• Add the pumpkin seeds just before serving.