Quinoa with bacon and mushrooms
6 servings
60 minutes
Quinoa with bacon and mushrooms is a dish inspired by Mediterranean cuisine that combines sophistication with the cozy taste of home. Quinoa, known for its health benefits and delicate texture, absorbs the aromas of butter, garlic, and white wine, creating a harmony of flavors. Mushrooms add richness to the dish while bacon provides a pleasant smoky note. The ensemble is completed by nutmeg, white pepper, and cream, transforming quinoa into velvety tenderness. Parmesan and fresh parsley add refinement, making this dish not only nutritious but truly restaurant-quality. It is perfect as a standalone dish or as an exquisite side to meat and vegetables.
1
Rinse the quinoa well, place it in boiling water, cook for about 12 minutes, then drain the water and rinse again.
- Quinoa: 350 g
2
Put butter in a large skillet, add garlic, onion, and bacon, and fry on high heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Onion: 1 piece
- Bacon: 50 g
3
After that, add wine, mushrooms, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and cream. Bring to a boil and add quinoa.
- Dry white wine: 0.5 glass
- Fresh button mushrooms: 250 g
- Nutmeg: pinch
- Ground white pepper: pinch
- Cream 25% fat: 0.5 glass
- Quinoa: 350 g
4
Cook until a oily texture appears. Add chopped parsley and grated parmesan, mix well.
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 150 g
