Quinoa and Butternut Squash Risotto
I normally get nervous when I see risottos which call for grains other than rice. I avoid barley risotto like the plague. But this recipe in The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen by Peter Berley has quinoa and arborio rice, so I figured it was safe to risk it. This dish doesn’t quite taste like a traditional risotto. The quinoa adds a slightly herbaceous note, which melds well with the other flavors. Plus it’s vegan, and more nutritious than traditional risotto. Read the rest of this entry »
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