Quinoa Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 to 3 pieces of bacon (chopped)
• 1 red pepper (seeded and diced)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons aji chili pepper paste (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 12 ounces of uncooked quinoa (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 3 to 4 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste