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Butternut Squash Risotto
Inspired by FeastingAtHome.com
Ingredients
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2 cups butternut squash, cubed 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
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1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp nutmeg
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5 cups veggie or chicken stock 2 to 3 handfuls spinach 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 cups sliced leeks
4 garlic cloves, chopped
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8 sage leaves
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. On a parchment-lined sheet pan, toss squash with 2 tbsp olive oil. Roast until tender (30 minutes) and set aside. 2. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and add leeks. Sauté until tender, then add garlic and sage. Sauté for 2 more minutes. 3. Add rice and sauté for 1 minute, stirring. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add 1–2 cups of stock to cover the rice and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is absorbed. Continue to add broth 1 cup at a time, stirring occasionally until rice is plump (20 minutes). Stir in spinach, roasted squash, and Parmesan cheese.
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