Roasted Butternut Orange Risotto

Roasted Butternut Orange Risotto
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    51

Savor the warmth of autumn with this vibrant risotto! Sweet roasted butternut squash meets the bright citrus notes of orange, creating a creamy and comforting dish perfect for any occasion. Garnished with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, it's a delightful symphony of flavors and textures.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    45 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    128 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Toss butternut squash chunks lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of sea salt and white pepper. Spread on a roasting pan and bake in preheated oven until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

03

Step

Combine Unsalted Chicken Stock, orange juice, and rosemary in a saucepan. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low or a heat level that allows it to slowly simmer. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Arborio rice and cook and stir until rice is coated and starting to toast, 1 to 2 minutes. (7 minutes)

05

Step

Pour in 1 cup of the Unsalted Chicken Stock/orange juice mixture and stir until liquid is absorbed into the rice. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Continue to add liquid 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until well absorbed before adding the next 1/2 cup until all the liquid has been added, about 30 minutes. Remove pan from heat; discard rosemary sprig. Stir in roasted butternut squash, butter, and dried cranberries. Season with salt and white pepper. Top with chopped pecans. (35 minutes)

For a richer flavor, toast the Arborio rice in the pan for a slightly longer time, until it turns a light golden brown.
Feel free to experiment with different nuts, such as walnuts or pistachios, for the garnish.
If you don't have fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary can be substituted.
If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, you can substitute the Unsalted Chicken Stock for vegetable broth.

Annamae Walter

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 17 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Emory Gutmann

    The butternut squash adds a lovely sweetness that complements the creamy risotto perfectly.

  • Rosie Herman

    I added a bit of sage for an extra autumnal touch, and it was fantastic!

  • Blair Zboncak

    I've made this recipe several times, and it's always perfect. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.

  • Corene Schultz

    This risotto was a huge hit at our dinner party! The orange flavor is so unique and delicious.

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