Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that brings together the earthy flavors of autumn - a delectable risotto featuring butternut squash's natural sweetness and the creamy texture of white beans. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfectly balanced with a hint of nutty Parmesan cheese. Join us on a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets of creating this comforting and satisfying meal that will warm your heart and soul on a cool evening.
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RISOTTO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WHITE BEANS
Known in Italian as 'Risotto con Zucca i Fagioli.' Steamed butternut squash folded into a creamy white bean risotto is the perfect flavorful dish for a weeknight or entertaining your favorite guests.
Provided by Parker Whittle
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season butternut squash cubes with salt and black pepper. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring the water to a boil. Add butternut squash, cover, and steam until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer squash to a bowl and mash.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir tomato into onions until onions become translucent, 3 to 5 more minutes. Add Arborio rice to onion mixture and stir to coat with oil; cook and stir until rice becomes translucent with a white spots in the middle of each grain, about 2 minutes.
- Stir white wine into rice mixture; cook and stir until wine is completely absorbed, 2 to 4 minutes; add marjoram, oregano, and basil. Pour chicken broth into rice mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed, until rice is creamy but firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir squash into rice mixture until fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Stir hot pepper sauce, white beans, Parmesan cheese, and parsley into risotto until cheese is melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.1 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1013.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar, the husband-and-wife stars of Cooking Channel's Extra Virgin, make a hearty risotto for fall. "Use the widest pan you have so the rice forms one layer; this helps it cook evenly," Gabriele advises.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Break down the squash. Cut the stem end off the squash, then use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp from one half. Reserve the other half for another use. Slice the squash lengthwise about 1/2 inch thick, then slice crosswise into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Cook the squash. Bring the stock to a boil in a saucepan, then reduce the heat and keep at a simmer. Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the squash; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and cook until the squash is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes. Use a wooden spoon to partially mash the squash, pressing it against the side of the pan.
- Make the risotto. Stir in the rice and season with salt and pepper. Add a ladleful of hot stock to the rice and cook, stirring, until absorbed. (Don't add too much stock at once, and make sure it is hot; otherwise, it will stop the cooking process.) Continue adding stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more.
- About halfway through, add more salt and pepper to taste. The entire cooking process takes about 20 minutes; start tasting for doneness after about 15 minutes. If you've used all of the stock and the rice is not yet al dente, heat a few cups of water and add ladlefuls as you did with the stock until the dish is done. The risotto is done when you can drag the spoon through the center of the pan and make a clean line in the rice for a few seconds. Season with more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Serve the risotto. Transfer to serving bowls or a platter and top with Parmesan and parsley. Never leave finished risotto in the pan-it will keep cooking into a mush.
RISOTTO WITH ROASTED WINTER SQUASH
Roasting squash lightly caramelizes it, making a naturally sweet vegetable even sweeter. I stir a small portion of the roasted squash into this luxurious risotto at the beginning, and the rest at the end of cooking. The squash that is added at the beginning falls apart as the risotto cooks, enriching the mixture and adding color.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Toss the squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and spread on the baking sheet in an even layer. Place in the oven and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender and caramelized. Remove from the heat.
- Bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan.
- Heat the remaining oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick frying pan or a wide saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add one third of the squash, the garlic, and about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is tender and the garlic fragrant, about 1 minute, and add the rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate.
- Stir in the wine and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. The wine should bubble, but not too quickly. When the wine has just about evaporated, stir in a ladleful or two of the simmering stock, enough to just cover the rice and squash. The stock should bubble slowly. Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add the sage and another ladleful of the stock, and continue to cook in this fashion, not too fast and not too slowly, adding more stock when the rice is almost dry, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked al dente. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Add the remaining roasted squash and another 1/2 cup of stock to the rice. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley, and immediately remove from the heat. Add freshly ground pepper, taste one last time and adjust salt. The rice should be creamy. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 420, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1118 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Steps:
- In 1 1/2 quart saucepan, heat vegetable broth over medium-high heat just until simmering. Keep liquid at a simmer while preparing risotto.
- Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and squash in oil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until onion starts to soften. Add wine; cook until liquid is almost completely evaporated. Stir in rice and 1 teaspoon of the garlic-and-herb seasoning; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown.
- Stir in 1 cup hot broth. Cook uncovered about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed; repeat with 2 more cups broth, adding 1 cup at a time. Stir in remaining 1 cup broth. Cook about 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons garlic-and-herb seasoning, the cheese and spinach just until spinach wilts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1740 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Rather than adding the butternut squash at the end, we cooked it with the Arborio rice; the squash softens during cooking and makes the risotto dish sweeter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium heavy-bottom saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add squash; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until edges soften, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add rice; stir to coat. Add wine; cook until almost all liquid has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; add 1/2 cup hot broth mixture. Cook, stirring, until almost all liquid is absorbed. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed before adding more, 35 to 40 minutes total.
- Stir in Parmesan, sage, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan and sage, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 11 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND VANILLA RISOTTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, warm the broth over medium-high heat. Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and add them, and the bean, to the broth. When the broth comes to a simmer reduce the heat to low. Add the butternut squash to the simmering broth and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon remove the butternut squash to a side dish. Turn the heat on the broth down to very low and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Add the wine and simmer until the wine has almost completely evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking the rice, adding the broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition to of the broth to absorb before adding the next, until the rice is tender but still firm to the bite and the mixture is creamy, about 20 minutes total. Discard the vanilla bean. Turn off the heat. Gently stir in the butternut squash, Parmesan, the remaining tablespoon of butter, and salt. Transfer the risotto to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chives. Serve
- immediately.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH "RISOTTO" RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, short-grain brown rice, vegetable broth, butternut squash, salt, pepper, fresh sage, freshly grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack at the bottom of the oven and another at the top. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the rice and 4 cups (960 ml) of vegetable broth, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover.
- Place the risotto on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake for 70 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. (It will appear dry, but you'll be adding moisture back later in the recipe.)
- Add the butternut squash to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the squash on the top rack of the oven, above the risotto. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges of the squash begin to brown and caramelize.
- Make the fried sage garnish, if using: In a small pot or pan over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil for the sage leaves to sit in. Once hot, carefully place a few leaves into the oil with tongs. Fry for 10-20 seconds, until the leaves are crispy but not browned.
- Carefully remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
- Remove the risotto from the oven. Add the remaining vegetable broth, the Parmesan, and butter. Stir until creamy. (The liquid will absorb into the rice as you stir).
- Add the butternut squash and stir to incorporate.
- Serve immediately with fried sage for garnish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 969 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 15 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Time P1DT45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine 6 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Add the diced squash and blanch 5 minutes. Transfer squash to ice water, drain and refrigerate.
- In a large, heavy skillet over low heat, warm olive oil and add onions. Saute onions until translucent, about 5 minutes; do not brown. Add rice, stir and saute 4 to 5 minutes. Add the wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt and white pepper. Stir slowly with a wooden spoon. After the wine has been absorbed, add 1 cup chicken stock. Stir gently until the stock has been absorbed. Remove pan from heat.
- Brush a baking sheet with oil, and quickly spread the risotto on the sheet in an even layer. Cover with waxed paper, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- To serve, remove the risotto from the refrigerator 20 minutes before finishing the dish. In a medium saucepan, combine the squash with 1 tablespoon butter, and reheat gently. In a small saucepan, bring the 2 remaining cups of chicken stock to a simmer. Place a large saute pan or skillet over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter. Add risotto, and stir to loosen the grains. Add 1 cup chicken stock, and stir until entirely absorbed. Add the remaining cup of stock, and repeat.
- When the risotto is chewy yet fully cooked, add the hot squash. Gently toss to combine, and then add the 2 remaining tablespoons butter, Parmesan cheese and cream. Stir, add the sage and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 595, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 926 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
I saw Ina make this on her food network television show, the episode was entitled "Weekend Lunch."
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Rice
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, and cut it into 3/4-inch cubes.
- You should have about 6 cups.
- Place the squash on a sheet pan and toss it with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing once, until very tender.
- Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the chicken stock in a small covered saucepan.
- Leave it on low heat to simmer.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the pancetta and shallots on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until the shallots are translucent but not browned.
- Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter.
- Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 full ladles of stock to the rice plus the saffron, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Stir, and simmer until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Continue to add the stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes.
- Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry, then add more stock.
- Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 30 minutes total.
- Off the heat, add the roasted squash cubes and Parmesan.
- Mix well and serve.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Change up the flavor of risotto any time of year using in-season vegetables like butternut squash, spices and broths for a consistency that's both creamy and comforting. -Katie Ferrier, Washington, Washington DC
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring once., In a large saucepan, heat broth and water; keep warm. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in lager. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed., Add heated broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) Add the butter, chili pepper, nutmeg and squash; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 1065mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Arborio or Carnaroli rice are the best choices for risotto as they have a high starch content which helps to create a creamy texture.
- Toast the rice: This step is essential for developing the risotto's flavor. Toast the rice in a little olive oil or butter until it is translucent and aromatic.
- Add the liquid gradually: The liquid is added in small batches, allowing the rice to absorb it slowly. This helps to create the risotto's creamy texture.
- Stir constantly: Stirring the risotto constantly helps to prevent it from sticking to the pan and ensures that it cooks evenly.
- Cook until al dente: The risotto is cooked when it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. It should not be overcooked or it will become mushy.
- Add the butternut squash and white beans: Once the risotto is cooked, stir in the butternut squash and white beans. Heat through until the vegetables are warmed through.
- Season to taste: Season the risotto with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the risotto with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or roasted butternut squash seeds. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This risotto with butternut squash and white beans is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a fall or winter dinner. The butternut squash adds a sweet and earthy flavor to the risotto, while the white beans add a creamy texture and protein. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for a weeknight meal. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful dish, give this risotto a try.
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