Steel-Cut Oat Risotto with Butternut Squash and Mushrooms
Steel-Cut Oat Risotto with Butternut Squash and Mushrooms might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 17g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 377 calories. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of dash of pepper, sage, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert.
Instructions
To prepare squash, combine squash, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and dash of pepper in a jelly-roll pan; toss well to coat.
Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring every 7 minutes. Set aside; keep warm.
To prepare risotto, bring 1 1/2 cups water and broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm.
Heat a medium saut pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add onion and garlic; saut 3 minutes or until golden.
Add oats; cook 3 minutes or until oats become fragrant and begin to brown, stirring constantly.
Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth mixture; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes).
Remove risotto from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese, 2 teaspoons sage, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saut 3 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown. Stir in squash; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
Spoon about 2/3 cup risotto into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 1/2 cup mushroom mixture, 2 teaspoons cheese, and coarsely ground pepper, if desired.
Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio
Italian on the menu? Try pairing with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. You could try Castellani Chianti Annata. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 14 dollars per bottle.
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Castellani Chianti Annata
Bright ruby red colored. The nose is intense and fruity with a violet fragrance and a slight hint of cherries and red currant. The palate is dry and balanced, lightly tannic which turns into velvety softness.Pairs well with delicious pastas to spicy pasta dishes. Ideal with roasts, steaks, and grilled veal.Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo