Vegetable Risotto

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 T olive oil1/2 C onions, chopped finely1 C short grain brown rice5 C (1 quart plus 1 cup)chicken or vegetable stock (You can use Chef Meg's homemade, salt-free version.)3 C spinach, washed1 t olive oil1 C white mushrooms, sliced1 butternut squash, roasted and cubed2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shreddedblack pepper to taste
Directions
Wash the butternut squash and slice in half. Cook the squash in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes or microwave until somewhat tender. Set aside to cool. Remove skin from squash and dice the flesh. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan; add onions and saute for two to three minutes, until tender. While onions are sauteing, heat stock to a simmer in a separate saucepan. Add rice to onions, stir vigorously. Cook rice mixture for 5-6 minutes, then add one cup of hot stock. Stir rice until all the stock is absorbed, repeat until all stock is used and rice mixture is tender and creamy. This step will take 45-50 minutes.

In a separate saucepan, heat the 1 teaspoon of oil. Add mushrooms and saute until tender. Add spinach to rice mixture, stir to combine. Add the cubed squash, mushrooms and cheese. Stir to combine. Serve warm.
Makes six one cup servings.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 220.2
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
  • Sodium: 490.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 8.0 g

Member Reviews
  • COLIPTT
    Risotto is labor intensive. The type of rice and the stirring is what makes Risotto. Soaking the rice or just cooking it like regular rice (add water and boil) will make cooked rice, but not Risotto. Risotto is a wonderful, creamy rice dish and well worth the effort. - 3/16/12
  • I_AM_EEVIE
    I just saw The Barefoot Contessa do Risotto a quick and less labor intensive way by adding the broth to the risotto and putting it into the oven. There was only 5 minutes of stirring after the baking instead of 45-50 minutes. Great recipe! - 3/10/13
  • KELLYDRESCHER
    I went very basic with this recipe and just used the rice and stock. I also added 1/4 white wine at the very beginning of adding liquids. At the end, I incorporated zest and juice from one lemon. Now we have a base to add in other items. - 9/21/11
  • POPEYETHETURTLE
    Sounds like this recipe needs old fashioned work to prepare.
    A whole hour. Wow!
    I'm old enough to remember that a meal in an hour would have almost been fast food!
    If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. - 1/10/11
  • HIKETOHEIGHTS
    So yummy would give it a 10 if I could, Chef Megan, DH loved this. - 1/4/11
  • CD7023171
    I removed all the seeds before baking the squash, a lot easier, and used chicken stock. - 1/9/11
  • CD12419232
    This sounds good but, seriously, how could you possibly prepare it in 5 minutes? More realistic estimates would be appreciated. - 5/29/12
  • MNABOY
    High in sodium - 8/30/20
  • HOLLYM48
    I love this vegetable risotto recipe! Delicious - 9/22/19
  • GREASE31
    I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 11/19/12
  • RKVLERIN
    First attempt at risotto. Really good. I skipped the squash because my family doesn't like it, but it was still very good.
    - 9/3/12
  • CHTRAVLN
    Use low sodium chicken broth, substituting 1/2 cup white wine and lemon juice for flavor. - 7/28/12
  • BLURIBBONZ
    used zucchini instead of butternut squash and mozzarella instead of parm. Forgot to add spinach. VERY yummy!! - 3/16/12
  • MLOVEJOY34
    First time making risotto and this was so good. Rich and creamy. The roasted butternut squash added the perfect flavor. It was a great way to enjoy a vegetarian meal. So good it's what's for dinner too! - 3/13/12
  • MYRINA_SAVANT
    Loved it next time I will try different vegetables like courgette. leek, tomato and peas. I let the stock simmer adding it a ladle at a time and before it absorbs it all add another ladle. I stirred it often but not all the time. I used home made chicken stock. - 3/13/12
  • JYLLBOND
    Seriously ? This would take forever, wouldn't it make more sense to pre soak the rice for a few hours, then follow the recipe that way it wouldn't take 45-50 of constant stirring ? - 3/12/12
  • FLISSIE1
    Great instead of the squash I used courgette and prawns and also added fish stock. It was super. I will make it again! - 3/10/12
  • CECTARR
    Not really risotto but okay - 5/22/21
  • SHERYE
    I have never made Risotto before and found this recipe and decided to give it a try, I'm so glad that I did as this dish was so good and very easy to make. Thank you for such a wonderful meal - 2/27/21
  • CKOUDSI617
    I would like to request what is the size of each serving. Is it one cup? (Sorry if it's included and I somehow missed it.) Thank you! - 2/27/21
  • ALEPEQUIJADA
    Great! - 11/23/20
  • WHITEANGEL4
    We love this one and will have it as our meal along with a salad - 11/21/20
  • PATRICIAAK
    :) - 10/17/20
  • JIACOLO
    I've never attempted risotto before. This recipe looks easy enough. - 4/4/20
  • HOTPINKCAMARO49
    Good. - 1/11/20