Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto With Sugared Walnuts Recipe

Name: Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto With Sugared Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1 ounce pancetta, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup); 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 1/4 cups uncooked Arborio rice; 1/2 cup chardonnay; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemon thyme or 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 ounce pancetta, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/4 cups uncooked Arborio rice
1/2 cup chardonnay
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemon thyme or 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Arrange nuts in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan. Bake at 400u00b0 for 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring twice. Place nuts in a bowl. Drizzle butter over warm nuts; sprinkle with sugar and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Toss well to coat.
3
Combine squash and 1 tablespoon oil, tossing to coat. Arrange squash in a single layer on jelly-roll pan. Bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes or until squash is just tender. Remove from pan; stir in garlic. Set aside.
4
Bring broth and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
5
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add pancetta to saucepan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Add onion; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Stir in squash, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top with cheese and nuts.

1635

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto With Sugared Walnuts falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto With Sugared Walnuts

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