Quinoa Mushroom Risotto Recipe

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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

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