Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Process half of squash in food processor until smooth. Stir into remaining squash; keep warm.
Recipe
Main Dish
Butternut Squash Risotto
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Description
This filling risotto dish gets its extra creaminess from pureed butternut squash.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
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2 tbsp. Gustare Vita olive oil, divided | ||
2 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen riced butternut squash, thawed | ||
5 ½ c. Hy-Vee vegetable stock | ||
4 tbsp. Hy-Vee unsalted butter, divided | ||
½ c. Hy-Vee Short Cuts chopped white onions | ||
2 clove(s) garlic, minced | ||
2 c. dry Arborio rice | ||
½ c. dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio, or Hy-Vee vegetable stock | ||
½ tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
¼ tsp. Hy-Vee ground black pepper | ||
1 (8-oz.) pkg. baby bella mushrooms | ||
2 c. Hy-Vee baby spinach | ||
1 ½ c. cherry tomatoes, halved | ||
Shaved Parmesan cheese, for serving |
Things To Grab
- Large skillet
- Food processor
- Stockpot
- Large saucepan
Directions
Add stock to a stockpot; bring to a simmer. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened. Add rice; cook and stir 3 minutes or until fragrant and toasted. Stir in wine until absorbed. Add remaining stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more stock. Add squash mixture; heat through. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoon butter, salt, and pepper; cover and keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and tomatoes; heat through. Serve risotto topped with mushroom mixture and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition facts
Servings
640 Calories per serving
2 cups
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 105g
- Protein: 13g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 15%
0%
Calcium 8%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 20%