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5* Shiitake & Butternut Risotto (2)

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5* Shiitake & Butternut Risotto (2)

Taste of Home December/January 2012
Reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
Prep: 25 min. Cook: 25 min.
MAKES: 2 servings

I like to think of this recipe as a labor of love. The risotto takes a bit of extra attention, but once you reach that requisite creaminess, your taste buds will let you know it was worth the effort. —Stephanie Campbell, Elk Grove, California

Ingredients:
• 1 cup cubed peeled butternut squash
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• Dash salt
• 1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2/3 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup uncooked arborio rice
• Dash pepper
• 1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage

Directions:
1. Place squash in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Add 1 teaspoon oil and salt; toss to coat.

2. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add rice and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.

4. Add heated broth, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) Stir in cheese until melted. Add squash and sage. Serve immediately.

3/4 cup equals 282 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 567 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.