BUTTERNUT SQUASH OVEN RISOTTO

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Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time making it. Win-win. -Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1 inch)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups uncooked arborio rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beer
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast on a lower oven rack 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a simmer; keep hot. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until rice is coated., Stir in beer. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook and stir until beer is absorbed. Stir in 4 cups hot broth mixture. Place Dutch oven on an oven rack above squash; bake, covered, 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender but firm to the bite, risotto is creamy and liquid is almost absorbed., Remove Dutch oven from oven. Add butter, chili powder, nutmeg and remaining broth mixture. Stir vigorously until blended and liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in roasted squash and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

lee greenhill
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This risotto was delicious! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the parmesan cheese and thyme gave it a savory flavor. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Imane Sayh
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I loved this risotto! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the parmesan cheese and thyme gave it a savory flavor. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Emily Friedman
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This risotto was a hit! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the parmesan cheese and thyme gave it a savory flavor. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sonia Soubhieh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the risotto turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy risotto dish.


Isay Msigwa
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This risotto was delicious! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the parmesan cheese and thyme gave it a savory flavor. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyon


Touch M TV
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I'm a big fan of butternut squash, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The squash was perfectly roasted and added a delicious flavor to the risotto. The parmesan cheese and thyme also added a nice touch. I would definitely rec


Brett Bridges
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The butternut squash added a nice sweetness to the risotto, and the parmesan cheese and thyme gave it a savory flavor. The crispy texture of the rice was also a nice touch.


Kerri Nicholson
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I'm not usually a fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. The butternut squash adds a wonderful depth of flavor, and the parmesan cheese and thyme give it a really nice balance. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out perf


Jiban Limbu
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Wow, just wow! This risotto is next level. I've made risotto before, but this one takes the cake. The butternut squash adds a beautiful color and a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the creamy arborio rice. I followed the recipe exactly and


Jan Saha
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This butternut squash oven risotto is an absolute delight! The flavors are rich and complex, with the sweetness of the squash perfectly complementing the savory notes of the parmesan cheese and thyme. I especially loved the crispy texture of the rice