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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Spiced Kabocha Squash Risotto

5 MINPrep Time
40 MINCook Time
6Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Kabocha squash has a mild, nutty flavor and smooth texture similar to butternut squash. You will recognize it by its deep green skin and flattened cylindrical shape.

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Spiced Kabocha Squash Risotto

Servings

6

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 large vanilla bean
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ‚Öõ teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 cups peeled and cubed (1 inch kabocha squash, about ½ of a medium squash)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (plus 1 tablespoon)
  • ¬æ cup finely chopped onion (from 1 onion)
  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
  • ¬æ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¬æ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, warm the broth and 1 cup of water over medium-high heat. Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and add them, and the bean, to the broth. Add the cinnamon and cayenne to the broth as well. When the broth comes to a simmer, reduce the heat to low.
  2. Add the squash to the simmering broth and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the squash to a side dish. Turn the heat on the broth down to very low and cover to keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Add the wine and simmer until the wine has almost completely evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add ½ cup of the simmering broth and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  4. Continue cooking the rice, adding the broth 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition of the broth to be absorbed by the rice before adding the next, until the rice is tender but still firm to the bite and the mixture is creamy, about 20 minutes total.
  5. Discard the vanilla bean, and turn off the heat. Gently stir in the cooked squash, Parmesan cheese, the remaining tablespoon of butter, and salt. Transfer the risotto to a serving bowl. Garnish with the parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
6
per serving
Calories
0
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
43 grams
Protein
8 grams
Fat
7 grams
Saturated Fat
4 grams
Cholestrol
19 milligrams
Sodium
563 milligrams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
2 grams
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