Best Butternut Squash And Barley Risotto Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BARLEY RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low.
• Heat oil in a medium sized pot over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until tender.
• Add squash and sauté for another 3 minutes. Add barley and stir for 2 more minutes.
• Add 1/2 cup of the boiled broth, and chopped sage. Simmer, stirring often until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
• Add remaining broth slowly, about 1/3 cup at a time, allowing it to be absorbed each time.
• Cook barley until tender but still firm, about 35-40 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BARLEY, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND SHIITAKE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven 450. Combine squash, 1 tbs. olive oil and 1/4 tsp. salt; toss well to coat. Arrange squash on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring once. Heat 1 tbs. oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add mushrooms; saute 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Transfer mushrooms to a bowl; keep warm. Heat remaining 1 tbs. oil in pan. Add onion; saute 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add barley and garlic; cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed. Add broth, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is nearly absorbed. Remove from heat; add cheese stirring until cheese melts. Stir in squash, mushrooms and thyme. Serve immediately.

BARLEY, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SHITAKE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°.
• Combine squash, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss well to coat. Arrange squash mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 25 minutes, stirring once.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Transfer mushroom mixture to a bowl; keep warm.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in pan. Add onion; saut´´ 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add barley and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed. Add broth, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is nearly absorbed. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in squash, mushrooms, and thyme. Serve immediately.