Rich in fiber and antioxidants, yams can support your body’s health and fuel it with clean energy. This recipe combines the sweetness of yams with protein-rich quinoa, healthy fats from coconut milk, and the aromatic flavors of garlic and sage. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s a favorite at my table, and I hope it’ll become one at yours too!
Aromatic Quinoa Yam Risotto
4 servings
Prep time:
15 min
Cook time:
40 min
Ingredients
Quinoa Yam Risotto
- 3 tablespoons grass-fed ghee, divided
- 2 ½ cups cubed yams
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 large shallot, thinly minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large sage leaves, finely chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 ½ cups thinly sliced mushrooms of choice
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ cup coconut cream
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
Method
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of ghee. Once melted and the skillet is hot, add yams, shaking skillet occasionally until they are crispy and almost cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
While the yams are cooking, begin making the quinoa. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee, shallots, garlic, and sage and stir regularly until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the quinoa to the pot, reduce heat to low, and stir for 5 minutes until toasted. Meanwhile in a separate saucepan, heat the broth of choice. When boiling, turn the quinoa heat to low and cup by cup, add stock, stirring regularly until liquid has been absorbed. Once all the liquid in the quinoa has been absorbed, turn heat to high, add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and coconut cream, and stir until creamy.
Step 4
Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet of yams and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, then add the walnuts and ¼ teaspoon salt. After 5 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
Step 5
Add the yams and mushrooms to the quinoa and stir to combine. Serve in bowls topped with freshly ground pepper, goat cheese, and additional sage leaves to garnish.
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
Calories: 651, Total Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Fiber: 9g, Protein: 20g, Carbohydrates: 63g, Sodium: 636mg, Sugars: 6g, Net Carbs: 54g
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