SHIITAKE & BUTTERNUT RISOTTO

Shiitake & Butternut Risotto image

I like to think of this recipe as a labor of love. The risotto takes a bit of extra attention, but once you reach that requisite creaminess, your taste buds will let you know it was worth the effort. -Stephanie Campbell, Elk Grove, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup cubed peeled butternut squash
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Dash salt
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup uncooked arborio rice
Dash pepper
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage

Steps:

Place squash in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Add 1 teaspoon oil and salt; toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until tender, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add rice and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Add heated broth, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add squash and sage. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.