Best 5 Risotto With Butternut Squash Leeks And Basil Recipes

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For an exquisite and flavorful vegetarian dish, look no further than risotto with butternut squash, leeks, and basil. This delectable risotto combines the creamy texture of arborio rice with the sweet and earthy flavors of roasted butternut squash, the delicate sharpness of leeks, and the aromatic freshness of basil. Served with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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RISOTTO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND LEEKS



Risotto with Butternut Squash and Leeks image

Categories     Rice     Appetizer     Leek     Butternut Squash     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups (about) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squash on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
  • Bring stock to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover and keep stock warm.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until absorbed, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot stock; simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining stock 1/2 cup at a time, allowing stock to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, about 25 minutes longer. Add roasted squash, cream, Parmesan cheese and sage; stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH "RISOTTO" RECIPE BY TASTY



Baked Butternut Squash

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

olive oil, to taste
½ large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 ½ cups short-grain brown rice
5 ½ cups vegetable broth, divided
2 cups butternut squash, diced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 bunch fresh sage, optional
¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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

RISOTTO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WHITE BEANS



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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

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 small tomato, diced
1 (16 ounce) package Arborio rice
½ cup white wine
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
8 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
1 (14 ounce) can small white beans, drained
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO



Barefoot Contessa's Butternut Squash Risotto image

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

1 butternut squash (2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces pancetta, diced
1/2 cup minced shallot (2 large)
1 1/2 cups arborio rice (10 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon saffron thread
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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



Butternut Squash Risotto image

If you like the natural sweet flavor of butternut squash, you'll love this risotto! It is so creamy and full of flavor! Great as a side dish or main course.

Provided by Andrea Longo Policella

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cubed butternut squash
2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
⅓ cup dry white wine
5 cups hot chicken stock
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place squash cubes into a steamer basket in a saucepan. Add water, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow to steam until the squash is tender (10 to 15 minutes), then drain, and mash in a bowl with a fork.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes until the onion begins to soften, then stir in the rice. Continue cooking and stirring until the rice is glossy from the butter, and the onion begins to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour in the white wine; cook, stirring constantly, until it has evaporated. Stir in the mashed squash and 1/3 of the hot chicken stock; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until the chicken stock has been absorbed by the rice, 5 to 7 minutes. Add half of the remaining chicken stock, and continue stirring until it has been absorbed. Finally, pour in the remaining stock, and continue stirring until the risotto is creamy. Finish by stirring in the Parmesan cheese, and seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 978.8 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice: Arborio or Carnaroli rice are the best choices for risotto, as they have a high starch content that helps create a creamy texture.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before adding the liquid helps to bring out its flavor and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Add the liquid gradually: Risotto is cooked by slowly adding liquid to the rice, allowing it to absorb each addition before adding more.
  • Stir constantly: Stirring the risotto constantly helps to prevent it from sticking to the pan and to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Be patient: Risotto takes time to cook, so be patient and don't rush the process.
  • Add your favorite vegetables: Butternut squash, leeks, and basil are just a few of the many vegetables that can be added to risotto. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Serve immediately: Risotto is best served immediately after it is cooked, so that it can be enjoyed at its creamiest.

Conclusion:

Risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little practice, you can easily master the art of making risotto at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give risotto a try. You won't be disappointed!

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