Cumin and Saffron Flavored Butternut Squash Risotto

Name: Cumin and Saffron Flavored Butternut Squash Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 473 milliliters Arborio rice; 4 Tbsps butter; 907 grams butternut squash; 1 Tbsps light corn syrup; 1 teaspoons cumin powder; 2 Tbsps dill; 4 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsps molasses; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 teaspoons paprika; 118 milliliters parmesan cheese powder (see tips); 237 milliliters melon-seed shaped pasta; 2 teaspoons pumpkin seeds; 1 teaspoons saffron threads; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons mushroom seasoning salt; 2 shallots; 1 liters low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon white pepper

Cumin and Saffron Flavored Butternut Squash Risotto might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 547 calories, 11g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up saffron threads, vegetable broth, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F.Peel and dice the butternut squash into 1-1/2-inch cubes. In a bowl, toss the diced butternut squash in molasses, light corn syrup, salt, a tablespoon of olive oil, cumin powder and paprika.

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Butternut Squash

Light Corn Syrup

Ground Cumin

Olive Oil

Molasses

Paprika

Salt

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Bowl

Oven

Brush a baking sheet with olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Baking Sheet

Place the butternut squash pieces without crowding them. Roast for 20-30 minutes, until slightly browned and softened.In a mortar and pestle, grind the saffron threads.

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Butternut Squash

Saffron

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Mortar And Pestle

Add about 1/4 cup of water. Reserve about a tablespoon of the resulting liquid.In a deep saucepan, saut the minced garlic cloves in the remaining oil until golden.

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Whole Garlic Cloves

Water

Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and add the shallots; stir until light golden.

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Shallot

Butter

Add the pasta and rice. The butter should coat all the grains.

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Butter

Grains

Pasta

Rice

Add 1 cup of warm broth and the saffron liquid. Stir constantly.After bringing the liquid to a boil, add parmesan cheese powder and lower the heat to medium-low for about 15 to 20 minutes. Season with mushroom powder and a tablespoon of dill. Check the liquid and periodically add 1/4 cup of stock when all the liquid is absorbed.

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Mushroom Powder

Parmesan

Saffron

Stock

Dill

Let simmer for another 15 minutes.When the rice is almost cooked, add the butternut squash, remaining saffron liquid and the rest of the butter. Adjust the seasoning with more salt (if necessary) and pepper.

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Butternut Squash

Seasoning