Quinoa and broccoli risotto
Easy
Victoire
Victoire

Quinoa and broccoli risotto

8 minutesPrep time

25 minutesCook time

606 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken breast

1

Chicken breast

Quinoa

50 g

Quinoa

Chicken bouillon (cube)

1/4

Chicken bouillon (cube)

Broccoli (fresh)

150 g

Broccoli (fresh)

Garlic

1/4 clove

Garlic

Parmesan (grated)

1 tbsp

Parmesan (grated)

Yellow onion

1/4

Yellow onion

Cashews

20 g

Cashews

Basil (fresh)

1/5 bunch

Basil (fresh)

Utensils

Stovetop, Blender, Frying pan

recipe

  • Step 1
    Wash then chop the broccoli in florets.* *Check out our tips for this step
  • Step 2
    Put the broccoli in a mixer and mix everything roughly. Set to one side.
  • Step 3
    In a hot pan, add a bit of olive oil and the chicken. Cook for 4 minutes on each side.
  • Step 4
    Mince the onions and garlic.
  • Step 5
    When the chicken is cooked, take it out of the pan and set to one side.
  • Step 6
    Add the broccoli, onions, garlic to the pan. Mix before adding the quinoa and chicken stock. (Optional: a splash white wine). Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile, make the pesto by mixing: cashew nuts, basil, parmesan, 2 tablespoons of water per person. Blend until you have a good consistency.
  • Step 8
    Once the quinoa is cooked, add the pesto, stir together and serve.
  • Step 9
    Add the chicken strips on top, some cashew nuts and basil leaves to garnish and a bit of olive oil.

♻️ Zero waste tip

For a zero-waste meal, add the sliced brocoli stems into your dish or add them to a soup !