SHIITAKE & BUTTERNUT RISOTTO

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I like to think of this recipe as a labor of love. The risotto takes a bit of extra attention, but once you reach that requisite creaminess, your taste buds will let you know it was worth the effort. -Stephanie Campbell, Elk Grove, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cubed peeled butternut squash
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Dash salt
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup uncooked arborio rice
Dash pepper
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage

Steps:

  • Place squash in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Add 1 teaspoon oil and salt; toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until tender, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add rice and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Add heated broth, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add squash and sage. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Jaliah Nassozi
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This risotto was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Erick Castaneda
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I would not recommend this recipe. The risotto was too salty and the mushrooms were not very fresh.


Macalin Xasan
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This risotto was the perfect comfort food. It was warm, creamy, and delicious.


Austin Hunt
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I thought the risotto was a bit bland. I would have liked it more if it had more flavor.


mariem yahya
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This risotto was amazing! I loved the creamy texture and the roasted butternut squash.


Pak Boy123
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I would not recommend this recipe. The risotto was too dry and the flavors were not very good.


SM ATIK HASAN
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This risotto was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.


Nhlanhla Radebe
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I made this risotto for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best risotto he's ever had.


adeel iqbal
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This risotto was the best I've ever had! The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were incredible.


Ethan Lehman
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I thought the risotto was a bit too heavy, but the flavors were good.


Mustafa Ahmady
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This risotto was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Kutlwano Monageng
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I would not recommend this recipe. The risotto was too mushy and the flavors were not well-balanced.


loretta madkins
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This risotto was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Seema Khan
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I made this risotto for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Nayeem Yt
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This risotto was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the texture was perfect.


Rayhan ahmad
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I thought the risotto was bland and lacked flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.


keenan andrews
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The risotto was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Wayward Sons 513
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This was the first time I've ever made risotto and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was full of flavor.


Miia Patrael
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I made this risotto for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Tashu Ashraf
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This risotto was absolutely delicious! The combination of shiitake mushrooms and butternut squash was perfect, and the arborio rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.