Best 2 Butternut Squash And Bacon Risotto Recipes
Butternut squash and bacon risotto is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet butternut squash, salty bacon, and creamy Arborio rice makes for a truly unforgettable dish. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your risotto creamy or al dente, or with more or less vegetables, this recipe has you covered. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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SLIMMING WORLD BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON RISOTTO RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by á-24132
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the leek, onion and bacon and stir-fry for 3-4 mins. 2. Add the garlic, rice, peas and butternut squash and stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Add a ladleful of the boiling stock and stir and cook until the liquid is absorbed. Repeat, adding a ladleful at a time, until half the stock is used up. 3. Continue to cook in this way until the stock is used up and the rice is creamy and al dente, and the squash is tender. This should take about 20-25 mins (took mine about 40 mins, but I like my rice cooked, not al dente!!). 4. Remove from the heat, season well (I seasoned while it was cooking) and stir in the chopped chives. Serve ladled into warmed bowls and eat immediately.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON RISOTTO
The classic risotto technique applies here, though with a frugal twist. I blended the cooking liquid for the butternut squash and about half of the diced cooked squash itself to produce my vegetable broth. The rest of the diced squash is folded in near the end of cooking. A generous helping of smoked bacon gives the result main-dish heft. This risotto does not need a final dollop of butter or a dusting of cheese.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place squash in a saucepan with 4 cups salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid. Set aside half the diced squash. Place the rest, with 2 cups of the cooking liquid, in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return this thin squash purée and the rest of the cooking liquid to the saucepan in which the squash was cooked. You should have about 5 cups.
- Fry half the bacon. Set aside. Chop the rest. Place chopped bacon in a 3-quart sauté pan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until bacon barely starts to color. Add the onion, continue cooking until onion is translucent. Stir in half the ground sage, then the rice. Cook, stirring on medium heat, a few minutes until the grains of rice start to look chalky. Stir in the wine and cook until most has evaporated.
- Bring the saucepan of squash liquid to a simmer and start to add it to the rice, about half a cup at a time, stirring and adding more as it is absorbed. After about 15 minutes, the rice should almost be al dente. Before adding the final portion of liquid, fold in the reserved diced squash, the remaining ground sage and salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide risotto among 4 to 6 plates, crumble the reserved fried bacon and top each portion with some bacon and slivered sage.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 821 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To save time, you can use pre-cut butternut squash or frozen butternut squash cubes.
- If you don't have dry white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- Be careful not to overcook the risotto, as it should be creamy and slightly al dente.
- If you want a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the risotto at the end of cooking.
- Serve the risotto immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash and bacon risotto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of butternut squash, bacon, and Parmesan cheese creates a rich and flavorful risotto that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home and impress your friends and family.
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