Squash Risotto
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 100g butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped or grated
- 1 butternut squash (about 500g), peeled, deseeded and grated or cut into little cubes
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 225g risotto rice
- 1 litre hot vegetable stock
- 50g roasted hazelnuts
- 4 tbsp grated Cheddar Cheese
- Extra vegetables of choice
Method
- STEP 1Heat half the butter in a pan, add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
- STEP 2Add the squash, vegetables and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, to soften slightly.
- STEP 3Add the rice, stir then add half the hot stock and stir occasionally. When all the liquid has been absorbed, gradually add the remaining stock, stirring regularly, until the rice is tender yet saucy; about 20 minutes.
- STEP 4Whizz the hazelnuts in a processor until finely ground.
- STEP 5Heat the remaining butter in another pan and add the ground hazelnuts. Fry for a few minutes to brown, then stir into the risotto. Serve sprinkled with cheese.
