BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

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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

8 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 to 4-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups uncooked arborio rice
1 cup lager
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Kakembo Ronald
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this recipe changed my mind. It was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tusk
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This risotto was absolutely delicious! The butternut squash and sage combination was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Asif thinking
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I was looking for a new risotto recipe and this one did not disappoint! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Khan Ayubdadad
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This risotto was amazing! The butternut squash and sage flavors were perfect together. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anna Husain
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Clozes Cleophas
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This risotto was absolutely delicious! The butternut squash and sage combination was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Badnam Khan
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I was looking for a new butternut squash recipe and this one did not disappoint! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


marandae Winslett
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the risotto was creamy and flavorful. I added a bit of extra cheese and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rinku Devi
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This risotto was easy to make and tasted amazing! I used a pre-cut butternut squash, which saved me a lot of time. I also added a bit of white wine to the risotto, which gave it a nice depth of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyo


rahmatullah begana
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I made this risotto last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The butternut squash gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Hopper
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This risotto was delicious! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the sage gave it a savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Karubanga Exson
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I decided to try it! The butternut squash and sage combination was absolutely divine. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy sage leaves added a nice touch of texture. I


Md Rakib Hossain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy fall dish


Madeline Martinez
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I'm not usually a fan of risotto, but this butternut squash version changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful, and the squash added a subtle sweetness that I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be making this again!


Box No
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This butternut squash risotto was a delightful culinary experience. The flavors were rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweetness from the squash and savory notes from the cheese. The texture was creamy and decadent, and the arborio rice coo


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