Butternut Orzo Risotto

Name: Butternut Orzo Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter; 710 milliliters cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1/2-inch cubes); 2 Tbsps minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage; 1 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1 garlic clove, minced; 710 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 237 milliliters uncooked orzo pasta; 5 servings Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional; 0 teaspoons pepper, divided; 0 teaspoons salt

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Butternut Orzo Risotto a try. One serving contains 322 calories, 19g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 5. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, chicken broth, parsley, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place squash in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.

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Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

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Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter until tender.

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Add orzo and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Carefully stir in 1 cup warm broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.

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Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and orzo is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.)

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Add the herbs, cooked squash and remaining pepper; heat through.

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