Brown Butternut Squash & Scallion Risotto
- 5 -6 cups low sodium chicken broth or 5 -6 cups stock
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (this will be divided after browning)
- 1 14 cups minced yellow onions
- 12 cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio)
- 2 12 cups butternut squash, peeled, diced (in 1/2-inch dice)
- 1 12 cups arborio rice
- 1 cup chopped scallion, white and green parts
- 13 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- kosher salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the chicken broth until just under a simmer and keep on a back burner.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; cook, stirring occasionally, until the milk solids begin to turn golden brown and the butter takes on a nutty aroma, 5-6 minutes.
- Remove 2 and set aside.
- Lower heat so that the butter doesn't burn, quickly add onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and translucent, 2-3 minutes.
- Add white wine, and cook down until almost evaporated, another 3-4 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of the butternut squash and 3/4 cup of the hot chicken broth, and gently simmer until squash is tender but not falling apart and broth is reduced, 8-10 minutes.
- Gently stir in the Arborio rice, and mix until it is well incorporated.
- Add another 1/2 cup of broth and stir frequently until the liquid is absorbed.
- At this point, add the remaining 1/2 cup of butternut squash and another 1/2 cup of broth.
- Continue adding broth in 1/2 cup increments, letting the rice absorb the liquid between additions, until the rice is al dente and creamy, which should take about 3 1/2-4 cups of broth and approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Be sure to keep the heat adjusted so that the broth in the risotto stays at a gentle simmer.
- When the risotto is cooked, stir in scallions and remove from heat.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of brown butter and Parmesan.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese.
chicken broth, unsalted butter, yellow onions, white wine, butternut squash, arborio rice, scallion, parmesan cheese, kosher salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brown-butternut-squash-scallion-risotto-518668 (may not work)