Quinotto Quinoa Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Quinotto is the clever hybrid name (quinoa plus risotto) of this rich and creamy dish. Quinoa is a high-protein grain that has been harvested for centuries in the andes mountains of south america. Quinoa has recently enjoyed a surge of worldwide popularity, thanks to its nutritional properties and interesting nutty taste. Quinoa does not cook up like arborio rice and does not turn creamy when cooked slowly. The creaminess of this dish comes from added heavy cream, but the flavor is delicious, and the texture of the quinoa grain is very pleasing.