Chestnut Risotto with Butternut Squash |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A touch of cream Sherry amplifies the sweetness of the nuts and the squash. Ingredients:
6 cups low-salt chicken broth |
1/4 cup cream sherry |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
3 tablespoons butter, divided |
1 small white onion, finely chopped |
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces |
1 1/2 cups (10 ounces) arborio rice |
2 cups peeled roasted chestnuts, or jarred chestnuts, chopped |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram |
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley |
Directions:
1. Bring chicken broth and Sherry to boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and squash; cook until onion is translucent, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add rice; stir until rice is translucent at edges but still opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup warm broth; simmer until almost absorbed, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add more broth, 1 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next until rice is just tender, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes total. Stir in chestnuts, thyme, and marjoram. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cheese, and parsley. Season risotto with salt and pepper and serve.
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