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April 20, 2015

Slow Cooker Quinoa Risotto (no stir!)

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I tried a little experiment the other day…making a risotto-type dish out of quinoa instead of rice.  It worked out awesome!  The best part is that it’s made in the slow cooker and there’s no stirring, unlike regular risotto which is really labor intensive.
No Stir Slow Cooker Quinoa Risotto is a great side dish or dinner!  So easy and so comforting!


I liked the creamy, comforting texture from this quinoa.  I didn’t add anything extra into my quinoa but I think mushrooms would be awesome or red peppers or peas or ham or a million other things. Get creative!

I love quinoa!  It’s such an interesting little grain? seed?  I’m not really sure what it is.  But I do know that it makes me feel full and healthy.  I think you’ll like it too…give it a shot!

Crockpot Risotto made with made with quinoa instead of rice...healthier and just as tasty!

Recipe for Slow Cooker Quinoa Risotto
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Makes 4 servings
Ideal slow cooker size: 3 quart
Cooking time:  2-3 hours on low
3/4 cup diced yellow onion
2 Tbsp butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup quinoa, rinsed (the rinsing removes
the bitter flavor)
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or veggie broth
1 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Any additions you want such as sliced mushrooms,
peppers, peas, ham, spinach etc.
1.  In a microwave safe bowl combine
onion, butter and garlic.  Microwave for 5 minutes, stirring every 90
seconds.  Add the mixture to the slow cooker.
2.  Add the rinsed quinoa, broth,
water, salt and pepper to the slow cooker.  Stir a bit.  Add in any
additions you want.
3.  Cover and cook on LOW for about
2-3 hours.  Stir and add in the Parmesan.  Salt and pepper to taste
and serve immediately.

P.S.  Try these other great quinoa dishes as well!  Click on the picture to get the recipe:
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7 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Healthy, Meatless, Quinoa, Side Dish, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 2-4 hours, 4 stars, risotto, All Posts

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  1. Megan says

    March 25, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    If I double the recipe and cook it in a 6 qt crockpot would you adjust the cook time at all?

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    • Karen says

      March 26, 2019 at 9:41 am

      I bet it will be the same time, or very close.

      Reply
  2. hailey says

    April 8, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Mine did not turn out looking like risotto at all -_- way to watery… which is a bit of a bummer.

    Do you think if I made rice separate and added it, that it would absorb some water ?

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    • Karen says

      April 8, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      Do you mean the quinoa?

      Reply
  3. shimshimmy says

    October 25, 2015 at 4:54 am

    This turned out very well and was very good. I did a stovetop saute of the onions and garlic and added just a splash of white wine.

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    • [email protected] says

      October 29, 2015 at 3:40 am

      Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  4. Kami says

    July 4, 2015 at 2:15 am

    Sadly, this did not turn out very well for me. I added chopped zucchini and red peppers. Maybe the veggies added too much moisture? After a couple hours, it was still super watery, so I transferred it to the stove. But it still ended up too wet. Tasted okay, but looked ugly!

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