QUINOTTO (QUINOA RISOTTO)

Serves 2

 1 cup of quinoa

 3 cups of boiling diluted chicken broth (half water)

 1 chopped shallot

 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a heavy nonstick frying pan over medium low heat, lightly toast the quinoa for about 5 minutes or until it turns slightly golden. Pour in 1 cup of boiling broth, stirring continuously. When it has been absorbed add a little more boiling liquid, stirring all the while a little at a time. Keep adding liquid until it is all absorbed. The quinoa should be just simmering. This should take about 10 minutes or so. Add the chopped shallot. Cover and remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Add the feta cheese, salt and pepper and parsley. Let it sit for 5 minutes more, fluff with fork and serve.

Optional” add 1 cooked and cubed grilled large chicken breast

2 servings

420 calories per serving

With chicken breast added the calories goes up to 550 per serving