Mushroom and Spinach Quinoa Risotto | Gay Lea

Mushroom and Spinach Quinoa Risotto | Gay Lea

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Featuring quinoa instead of rice, this light and healthy take on risotto is loaded with veggies, protein and fibre.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) olive oil
  • 6 1/2 lbchicken breast, boneless, skinless, and chopped
  • 4 (2 Kg) mushroom, sliced
  • 4 (567 g) onions, diced
  • 4 (14 oz) celery, diced
  • 4 (14 oz) carrots, diced
  • 8 (0.8 oz) clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) thyme, fresh and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 20 cups (5 L) pepper
  • 20 cups (5 L) no-sodium chicken broth
  • 20 cupsGAY LEA - 2% Milk or homogenized milk
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
  • 24 cups (6 L) baby spinach
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) frozen peas, thawed
  • 3 cups (750 mL) SALERNO - Grated 100% Parmesan Cheese
  • 2/3 cups (150 mL) lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) GAY LEA - Butter Solids-Unsalted, softened (optional)
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) fresh parsley

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