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Baked Risotto with Butternut Squash & Kale

Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 46 serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Butternut Squash (1 medium size) - peeled and cubed
  • 1 bunch Kale , tough stems removed and chopped
  • 1 Red onion - small, finely chopped (or use 2 shallots)
  • cups Arborio Rice
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp Thyme Fresh leaves
  • ½ cup Dry white Wine (I didn't use any wine)
  • Parmesan cheese - for sprinkling on top (optional)
  • to taste Salt Pepper and

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a medium oven safe dutch oven or other heavy bottomed pan, heat 2tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until edges are translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add wine and cook, stirring, until wine is completely absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  • Add butternut squash and stock, bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in Kale.
  • Cover with lid (or with parchment, then foil); transfer to oven, and bake until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese.

Notes

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