Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Baked Butternut Squash Risotto recipe, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the classic Italian dish to new heights. This hearty and comforting risotto features tender butternut squash roasted to perfection, adding a touch of sweetness and a vibrant orange hue to the creamy arborio rice. Each bite is a delightful blend of textures, from the soft and velvety rice to the slightly crunchy roasted squash and nutty Parmesan cheese. Accompany this delightful main course with a selection of our equally enticing recipes, including a refreshing Fennel and Orange Salad, a flavorful Kale and Sausage Soup, and a decadent Chocolate Mousse for a sweet ending. Embark on a culinary journey and treat your taste buds to an unforgettable dining experience.
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BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Change up the flavor of risotto any time of year using in-season vegetables like butternut squash, spices and broths for a consistency that's both creamy and comforting. -Katie Ferrier, Washington, Washington DC
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring once., In a large saucepan, heat broth and water; keep warm. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in lager. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed., Add heated broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) Add the butter, chili pepper, nutmeg and squash; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 1065mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Dig in to a bowl of comfort with a tried and tested recipe for creamy risotto made with butternut squash, Parmesan cheese and fresh chives.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
- Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Lightly oil a shallow baking dish and place half of the squash, cut side down, in the baking dish. Peel the other half of the squash then dice it into 1/4-inch cubes. Add the diced squash to the baking dish, scattering the cubes around the sides of the halved squash.
- Bake the squash, stirring the cubes occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the squash from the oven. Transfer the cubed squash to a bowl, and holding the halved squash in a kitchen towel, scoop out the flesh and roughly chop it. Transfer the chopped squash to the bowl with the cubed squash.
- Combine the chicken broth and water in a medium saucepot over medium-low heat. Bring it to barely a simmer.
- Add the butter to a separate large saucepot over medium-low heat, then add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium and stir in the rice. Add the wine and continue cooking, stirring until the wine is absorbed. Stir in 1/2 cup of the barely simmering chicken broth, and cook at a simmer, stirring constantly, until broth is all absorbed. Continue simmering and adding broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition of broth to be absorbed before adding more until half the broth has been added.
- Stir in all of the roasted squash and continue simmering and adding broth 1/2 cup at a time until the rice is tender and creamy but still al dente, about 18 minutes.
- Stir in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve the risotto, garnished with additional Parmesan and chives.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 483 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH "RISOTTO" RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, short-grain brown rice, vegetable broth, butternut squash, salt, pepper, fresh sage, freshly grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack at the bottom of the oven and another at the top. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the rice and 4 cups (960 ml) of vegetable broth, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover.
- Place the risotto on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake for 70 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. (It will appear dry, but you'll be adding moisture back later in the recipe.)
- Add the butternut squash to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the squash on the top rack of the oven, above the risotto. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges of the squash begin to brown and caramelize.
- Make the fried sage garnish, if using: In a small pot or pan over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil for the sage leaves to sit in. Once hot, carefully place a few leaves into the oil with tongs. Fry for 10-20 seconds, until the leaves are crispy but not browned.
- Carefully remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
- Remove the risotto from the oven. Add the remaining vegetable broth, the Parmesan, and butter. Stir until creamy. (The liquid will absorb into the rice as you stir).
- Add the butternut squash and stir to incorporate.
- Serve immediately with fried sage for garnish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 969 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 15 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH OVEN RISOTTO
Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time making it. Win-win. -Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, TX
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast on a lower oven rack 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a simmer; keep hot. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until rice is coated., Stir in beer. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook and stir until beer is absorbed. Stir in 4 cups hot broth mixture. Place Dutch oven on an oven rack above squash; bake, covered, 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender but firm to the bite, risotto is creamy and liquid is almost absorbed., Remove Dutch oven from oven. Add butter, chili powder, nutmeg and remaining broth mixture. Stir vigorously until blended and liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in roasted squash and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast until golden and caramelized at the edges, stirring at least once, 40 to 55 minutes. Let cool.
- Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat and maintain at a bare simmer.
- Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a large, high-sided, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic; cook just until it releases its fragrance, about 30 seconds, then add the rice and stir to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in the wine and cook until almost completely evaporated. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add a ladleful of stock; cook, stirring constantly, until almost completely absorbed. Add another ladleful; again, cook, stirring, until almost fully absorbed. Continue in this manner until the rice is creamy and al dente (tender but still firm to the bite), about 40 minutes--you may or may not use all the stock.
- Remove the risotto from the heat and stir in the Parmesan if using and the squash, reserving some cubes for garnish. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with the reserved squash cubes.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKED RISOTTO
This one-pot vegetarian meal is a rich, satisfying supper that gives you the creaminess of risotto without the hovering.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium Dutch oven or heavy ovenproof pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until opaque, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add wine and cook, stirring, until completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add squash and broth; bring mixture to a boil. Stir in kale. Cover, transfer to oven, and bake until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Steps:
- Roast squash:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Halve squash lengthwise and seed, then cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide slices and season with salt. Roast slices, skin side down, in a shallow baking pan in middle of oven until tender and golden, about 50 minutes.
- Set aside 6 crescent-shaped squash slices for serving and keep warm. Cut flesh from remaining slices into 1/2-inch pieces, discarding skin.
- Start risotto after squash has been roasting 40 minutes:
- Bring broth to a simmer and keep at a bare simmer, covered.
- Meanwhile, cook onion in butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add rice, garlic, and cumin and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup simmering broth and cook at a strong simmer, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed. Continue simmering and adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy-looking but still al dente (it should be the consistency of thick soup), about 18 minutes total. (There will be leftover broth.)
- Stir in squash pieces, then stir in cheese, salt, sage, and arugula and simmer, stirring, 1 minute. (If necessary, thin risotto with some leftover broth.)
- Serve risotto immediately, spooned over reserved squash slices.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: For the best flavor and texture, select a butternut squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color.
- Roast the squash before adding it to the risotto: This step intensifies the squash's flavor and makes it easier to blend into the risotto.
- Use a flavorful broth: A good quality vegetable or chicken broth will add depth and richness to the risotto. If you don't have any broth on hand, you can use water, but be sure to season it well with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Cook the risotto slowly and stir frequently: This will help the rice to absorb the liquid and develop a creamy texture. It will take about 25-30 minutes for the risotto to cook through.
- Add the squash and cheese at the end: This will help to prevent the squash from becoming overcooked and the cheese from melting too much.
- Serve the risotto immediately: Risotto is best enjoyed fresh and hot. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
Baked Butternut Squash Risotto is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The roasted squash gives the risotto a sweet and nutty flavor, while the cheese adds a creamy richness. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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