BUTTERNUT ORZO RISOTTO
This creamy dish resembles traditional rice risotto, only it's quicker and easier to make. Fresh herbs enhance the tender orzo pasta and sweet butternut squash. Try it as a warming side dish for pork.-Country Woman Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add orzo and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Carefully stir in 1 cup warm broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed., Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and orzo is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) Add the herbs, cooked squash and remaining pepper; heat through. Garnish with cheese if desired; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Nazicoh Nazicoh
[email protected]This recipe was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.
Mdsakid Monir
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.
Zeehan Ali
[email protected]This was a great recipe, but it was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try a different risotto recipe next time.
Warda nadeem
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my risotto turned out too mushy. I think I might have added too much liquid.
Sopikul Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.
Charlee Burke
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sage and Parmesan cheese helped to balance out the sweetness of the squash.
Biplob Hossain
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.
Spicyticks Gaming
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt and pepper to taste. Otherwise, it was perfect.
Nade Ali
[email protected]I'm always looking for new risotto recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The butternut squash and sage combination is a winner. I also love that this recipe is vegetarian, so it's a great option for meatless meals.
Anjana Nidusa
[email protected]This risotto was so creamy and flavorful. The butternut squash added a nice sweetness, and the sage gave it a savory touch. I served it with a side of roasted chicken, and it was the perfect comfort food meal.
Richard Todd
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The end result was a delicious and impressive meal. I'll definitely be making this again.
percy cleaners
[email protected]This butternut squash orzo risotto was an absolute delight! The flavors of the butternut squash and sage were perfectly balanced, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and comforting m