Steel-Cut Oat Risotto with Butternut Squash and Mushrooms |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Look for steel-cut oats, often labeled steel-cut Irish oatmeal, on the cereal aisle in your supermarket. If the risotto becomes too thick after cooking, simply stir in hot water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency. Ingredients:
2 cups diced peeled butternut squash (about 1/2 small squash) |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
dash of freshly ground black pepper |
1 1/2 cups water |
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
cooking spray |
3/4 cup diced onion |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 cups steel-cut oats |
1 cup dry white wine |
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 1/2 teaspoons butter |
4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (about 1 pound) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
coarsely ground black pepper (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. To prepare squash, combine squash, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and dash of pepper in a jelly-roll pan; toss well to coat. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring every 7 minutes. Set aside; keep warm.
3. To prepare risotto, bring 1 1/2 cups water and broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm.
4. Heat a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until golden. Add oats; cook 3 minutes or until oats become fragrant and begin to brown, stirring constantly. Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth mixture; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes). Remove risotto from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese, 2 teaspoons sage, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt; sauté 3 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown. Stir in squash; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
6. Spoon about 2/3 cup risotto into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 1/2 cup mushroom mixture, 2 teaspoons cheese, and coarsely ground pepper, if desired.
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