BUTTERNUT AND FETA RISOTTO
A college friend of mine who moved to England recommended this, as it was her and her housemate's favorite. Very very good, and creamy. (Hint: it is generally easier to cut the butternut into rough slices, removing the seeds, then slice it more finely after it's cooked. Peeling and chopping raw butternut is rather difficult unless you have a very good knife.)
Provided by AllergyGirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- Coat the whole garlic cloves and squash well in the olive oil and thyme. Roast for about 25 minutes, turning everything over once. Take the garlic out of its papery skin but leave it whole. Throw away the thyme.
- Meanwhile, heat the stock in a saucepan until it is simmering, then leave it over low heat. Melt the butter in a large, deep, heavy-based frying pan, then gently cook the onion until it is soft, but not browned. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low ad stir well to coat all the grains of rice in the butter.
- Add the wine (or lemon water) to the rice, turn the heat up to medium and cook, stirring the rice, until all the liquid has been absorbed. Add the hot stock, a couple of ladles at a time, stirring continuously so that the rice cooks evenly and releases some of its starch. This is what gives risotto a creamy consistency.
- Once all the stock is added, taste the rice to see if it is al dente (slightly firm). It is impossible to gauge the exact amount of liquid you will need as every risotto will be a little different. If the rice is not yet cooked and you have run out of stock, use water. Stop cooking the rice as soon as it is soft but still has a little texture or bite in the middle of the grain.
- Taste the risotto and add seasoning if it needs it.
- Stir in the butternut squash, garlic, parsley and feta, squashing the vegetables slightly as you stir. Serve with grated Parmesan.
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Md robe
[email protected]This risotto was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still pretty good. I think I would have preferred it with a bit less butter and cream. Otherwise, the flavors were well-balanced and the butternut squash and feta added a nice touch. I would re
Erin Dawn
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The butternut squash was actually really good in the risotto, and the feta added a nice salty flavor. I also liked the addition of the herbs, which gave
Akram Bukenya
[email protected]This risotto was delicious! The butternut squash and feta were a great combination, and the overall flavor was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the crispy sage leaves, which added a nice touch of crunch. I'll definitely be mak
Md “Saiful islam” Romjan
[email protected]This risotto was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a bit more salt and pepper. Otherwise, the texture was good and the butternut squash and feta added a nice touch. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild
Ronok Saha
[email protected]I'm a big fan of butternut squash and feta, so I knew I had to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the roasted butternut squash added a nice sweetness. I also liked the addition of the herbs, which gave t
Cathal Boland
[email protected]This risotto was absolutely delicious! The butternut squash and feta were a perfect combination, and the overall flavor was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the crispy sage leaves, which added a nice touch of crunch. I'll defi
Imran Sindhi
[email protected]This risotto was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still pretty good. I think I would have preferred it with a bit less butter and cream. Otherwise, the flavors were well-balanced and the butternut squash and feta added a nice touch. I would re
Nikki Bair
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The butternut squash was actually really good in the risotto, and the feta added a nice salty flavor. I also liked the addition of the herbs, which gave
Katrina
[email protected]This risotto was delicious! The butternut squash and feta were a great combination, and the overall flavor was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the crispy sage leaves, which added a nice touch of crunch. I'll definitely be mak
Salfo Bance
[email protected]This risotto was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a bit more salt and pepper. Otherwise, the texture was good and the butternut squash and feta added a nice touch. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild
SR ARAFAT Official
[email protected]I had some leftover butternut squash and feta, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the roasted butternut squash added a nice sweetness. I also liked the addition of the herbs, which gave the d
nirjal Magar
[email protected]This risotto was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still pretty good. I think I would have preferred it with a bit less butter and cream. Otherwise, the flavors were well-balanced and the butternut squash and feta added a nice touch. I would re
Adeel Abbas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of risotto, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The butternut squash and feta added a really nice flavor twist, and the overall texture was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any
Md Nayon
[email protected]I'm a big fan of butternut squash and feta, so I knew I had to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the roasted butternut squash added a nice sweetness. I also liked the addition of the herbs, which gave t
Babar Malik
[email protected]This risotto was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it! The end result was a delicious and elegant dish that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a showstoppi
Joel Ankan
[email protected]I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful combination of ingredients. I especially liked the addition of the crispy sage leaves, which added a nice touch of crunch. I'll definite
Faris Mohammed
[email protected]Wow, this risotto was amazing! The combination of butternut squash, feta, and herbs was simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves risotto or is looking for a new and e
Chxrley S
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind! The butternut squash and feta added a really nice twist, and the overall flavor was fantastic. I also appreciated that the instructions were easy to follow and the dish didn't tak
Aastik Shah
[email protected]This butternut and feta risotto was a real treat! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the roasted butternut squash, which added a lovely sweetness and depth of flavor. I'll