Acorn Squash Risotto with Duck and Sage Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash Risotto with Duck and Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large acorn squash, about 1 pound; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 2 cups Arborio rice; 3 cups duck stock or you can substitute chicken stock; 1 cup cooked duck meat, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 large acorn squash, about 1 pound
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 cups Arborio rice
3 cups duck stock or you can substitute chicken stock
1 cup cooked duck meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan
Salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Split squash in half across the middle, remove the seeds.
3
Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and place squash, cut side down on the baking sheet.
4
Bake for 20 minutes, or until tender.
5
Allow to cool, and then peel and dice the flesh into 1-inch cubes.
6
In a saucepan heat the remaining oil, add shallots, and cook for 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the rice, and saute, stirring for 1 minute.
8
Stir in the stock, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper, and bring to a boil.
9
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until rice is tender about 18 minutes.
10
Fold in squash, duck, sage, cream, cheese, and butter, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large acorn squash, about 1 pound, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped shallots, 2 cups Arborio rice, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash Risotto with Duck and Sage falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acorn Squash Risotto with Duck and Sage

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