KABOCHA SQUASH RISOTTO WITH SAGE AND PINE NUTS

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Kabocha Squash Risotto with Sage and Pine Nuts image

Provided by Anna Thomas

Categories     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Parmesan     Pine Nut     Squash     Winter     Family Reunion     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sage     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 2 1/2- to 3-pound kabocha or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 generous cups)
Sea salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar
2 onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
3 1/2 cups good-quality canned vegetable broth (such as Swanson)
1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice
1/4 cup medium-dry Sherry or Marsala
3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, divided
Shaved Parmesan cheese (optional)
4 ounces crisply cooked coarsely crumbled thinly sliced pancetta (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add squash; sprinkle with sea salt and sauté until beginning to brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add chopped sage, and cook until just tender, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle Sherry wine vinegar over; toss to incorporate. Transfer squash to plate. Wipe skillet clean.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in same skillet over high heat. Add chopped onions, sprinkle with sea salt, and sauté until onions are soft and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until onions are soft and deep golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes; set aside. Bring 31⁄2 cups water and vegetable broth to simmer in large saucepan. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
  • Add arborio rice to onions in skillet. Stir until rice is slightly translucent, about 4 minutes. Add Sherry; stir until absorbed. Add 1 cup warm broth mixture; stir until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Continue adding broth mixture by cupfuls until rice is just tender but still firm to bite and risotto is creamy, stirring almost constantly and adding squash after 15 minutes, about 20 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 6 tablespoons toasted pine nuts. Transfer squash risotto to large wide serving bowl. Sprinkle remaining toasted pine nuts over risotto.
  • Top risotto with shaved Parmesan and crumbled Pancetta.

Jhoan Engalan
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This risotto is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful.


ARBAZ Khaani
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This risotto is a bit bland. I think it could use more salt and pepper.


Shefat Mia
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This risotto is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. It's a delicious and impressive dish that will wow your guests.


Jafer Hussain
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This risotto is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the sweet flavor of the squash.


Sobhan Latifi
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I'm not a big fan of risotto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover squash.


Broken Angel CORONA
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This risotto is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


khalil sher
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I made this risotto for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great dish for a party.


Hannah Patel
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This risotto is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of squash, sage, and pine nuts.


Ansar Saleem
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this risotto. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


marie helton
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This risotto is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use any type of squash I have on hand.


Eucharia Omaufedo
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish for special occasions or for a weeknight meal.


Cj Rose
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Tracy Kariuki
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I found this risotto to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more salt and pepper, and maybe some additional herbs or spices.


Carlos Pierre
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This risotto was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a big fan of kabocha squash. Other than that, it was a very well-made dish.


Nathan Dreyer
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this risotto. The squash flavor was very subtle and the sage and pine nuts added a nice touch.


Freeman Chiliza
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This is my new favorite risotto recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I love the way the kabocha squash melts into the rice and creates a creamy, flavorful sauce.


Salva Inboneain
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I made this risotto for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the creamy texture and the flavorful combination of squash, sage, and pine nuts.


M Shahwaz
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This risotto was absolutely delicious! The kabocha squash added a beautiful color and sweetness to the dish, and the sage and pine nuts gave it a wonderful earthy flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!