ACORN SQUASH RISOTTO

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Creamy risotto with acorn squash.

Provided by Chris Fisher

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h4m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch dried rosemary, or to taste
2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth, or more to taste
¼ cup butter, divided
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup Arborio rice
½ cup white wine
1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
¼ cup grated fontina cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place acorn squash cut-side down on a large microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave until very soft, about 15 minutes. Let cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes.
  • Peel squash, discarding skin. Combine squash flesh, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary in a bowl; mash to combine.
  • Pour vegetable broth into a saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice until coated with butter. Pour in wine, stirring until reduced, about 3 minutes.
  • Ladle 1/3 of the vegetable broth into the pot; cook and stir until absorbed. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly, until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Stir fontina cheese and Parmesan cheese into the rice until melted. Add mashed squash and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir until butter is melted and squash is heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.2 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 672.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tom Wilkinson
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This risotto was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The roasted acorn squash was a perfect addition. I would definitely make this again.


JR APON
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the roasted acorn squash added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make


Md Khokon Islam
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This risotto was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. Otherwise, it was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Uc Aa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the risotto turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and the acorn squash added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Shakirah Nakiwunga
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This risotto was amazing! The acorn squash added a unique and delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish.


Deborah Williams
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I found this risotto to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning. I also thought the acorn squash was a bit too mushy. Overall, I was not impressed with this recipe.


Royness Putuka
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This risotto was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of squash, such as butternut squash. Otherwise, the recipe was easy to follow and the risotto was cooked perfectly.


Rifat Gamin
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this risotto. I'm not usually a fan of squash, but the acorn squash in this recipe was roasted to perfection and added a lovely sweetness to the dish. The risotto itself was creamy and flavorful. I would


Jessiona sparks
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This risotto was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The acorn squash added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I would definitely make this again.


Maricel Nallos
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I made this risotto last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The acorn squash added a nice sweetness and the risotto was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Liam Richards
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This acorn squash risotto was a delightful culinary experience! The combination of flavors and textures was simply exquisite. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, while the roasted acorn squash added a touch of sweetness and a lovely roasted flavor.