Acorn Squash Risotto

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Creamy risotto with acorn squash.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
44 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 4 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch garlic powder

  • 1 pinch dried rosemary, or to taste

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth, or more to taste

  • ¼ cup butter, divided

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 cup Arborio rice

  • ½ cup white wine

  • 1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste

  • ¼ cup grated fontina cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Place acorn squash cut-side down on a large microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave until very soft, about 15 minutes. Let cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes.

  2. Peel squash, discarding skin. Combine squash flesh, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary in a bowl; mash to combine.

  3. Pour vegetable broth into a saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice until coated with butter. Pour in wine, stirring until reduced, about 3 minutes.

  5. Ladle 1/3 of the vegetable broth into the pot; cook and stir until absorbed. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly, until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  6. Stir fontina cheese and Parmesan cheese into the rice until melted. Add mashed squash and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir until butter is melted and squash is heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

503 Calories
20g Fat
67g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 503
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 672mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 180mg 14%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 520mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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