BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND VANILLA RISOTTO

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Make and share this Butternut Squash and Vanilla Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MaxineCheeseburger

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 vanilla bean
1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tbsp
1 small white onion, diced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
1/2-1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot:.
  • Simmer broth and vanilla.
  • Add squash and simmer until tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Remove squash and cover to keep warm, keep broth on low heat.
  • In a separate pan:.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter and add onions. Cook onions until transparent, do not caramelize.
  • Add rice and toast for about 3 minutes, making sure to coat with butter/onions.
  • When rice is toasted, add white wine and stir until almost evaporated.
  • Add 1/2 cup of broth, stir until absorbed.
  • Repeat last step until all the broth is gone and the rice is creamy (will take about 20 minutes).
  • When rice is creamy, stir in squash, parmesan cheese, and last tablespoon of butter.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 650, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 8.8

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