Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe
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Butternut Squash Risotto

By: MSCHEF  
"If you like the natural sweet flavor of butternut squash, you'll love this risotto! It is so creamy and full of flavor! Great as a sidedish or main course."

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What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Grigio
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 onion, minced
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups hot chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place squash cubes into a steamer basket in a saucepan. Add water, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow to steam until the squash is tender (10 to 15 minutes), then drain, and mash in a bowl with a fork.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes until the onion begins to soften, then stir in the rice. Continue cooking and stirring until the rice is glossy from the butter, and the onion begins to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes more.
  3. Pour in the white wine; cook, stirring constantly, until it has evaporated. Stir in the mashed squash and 1/3 of the hot chicken stock; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until the chicken stock has been absorbed by the rice, 5 to 7 minutes. Add half of the remaining chicken stock, and continue stirring until it has been absorbed. Finally, pour in the remaining stock, and continue stirring until the risotto is creamy. Finish by stirring in the Parmesan cheese, and seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 354 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 21mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by sugarc00kie 
This was delicious! I will be making this over and over again. A tip if you are short on time... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2008 by jaimebuggy 
Loved this! So delicious and flavorful, especially once the parmesan has been added. Peeling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by jeneanp 
Wow, I really loved this risotto! I do have to say that I chopped my squash and cooked it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by Jackie 
This was my first try at a squash risotto after having become a risotto cook with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by shaleigh 
I've made basic risotto bunches of times - everyone here is right - the proportions are off.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2008 by uptnvegmom 
I love butternut squash and have made this recipe several times now, tweaking a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2009 by lawchica09 
Risotto is a staple in our house, and I make it often. I found this version to be pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2009 by Angeline 
In my first batch I did not cook the onions long enough and it made a BIG difference. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by GLITTERLVR 
This is really tasty but the stock needs reduced, I actually substituted organic buternut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by onymarie 
This is a really nice fall dish, took a little while to cook though. I didn't peel the squash... MORE

 
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