Bon Appetit/December 2004

Chestnut Risotto with Butternut Squash

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


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



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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