Quinoa and Onion Risotto with Crème Fraîche and Hazelnuts Recipe

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Quinoa and Onion Risotto with Crème Fraîche and Hazelnuts
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  1. Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice. Drain well.
  2. Combine 6 cups water, salt, thyme, and bay leaf in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook 5 minutes; discard thyme and bay leaf. Keep warm over low heat.
  3. Melt butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add quinoa; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add warm seasoned water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until each portion of warm seasoned water is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in vinegar. Spoon 2/3 cup risotto into each of 6 small bowls or plates; top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons crème fraîche. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons hazelnuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 263.09 Kcal (1102 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.38g 11%
Cholesterol 3.91mg 1%
Sodium 398.41mg 17%
Potassium 266.07mg 6%
Total Carbs 39.01g 13%
Sugars 0.29g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 13%
Protein 6.8g 14%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 73.81 Kcal (309 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.07g 11%
Cholesterol 1.1mg 1%
Sodium 111.78mg 17%
Potassium 74.65mg 6%
Total Carbs 10.94g 13%
Sugars 0.08g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 13%
Protein 1.91g 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.6mg 13%
Calcium 15.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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