Risotto de calabaza butternut

Ingredientes

• 2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, diced into 1/2″ cubes (See Recipe Notes)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced (or diced)
• 3/4 cup Arborio rice (Or use another short-grain rice such as Carnaroli or Vialone Nano)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, removed from stem
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Roast Butternut Squash: ---

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 400°F.Toss squash and onions with oil, salt, paprika, chili flakes and nutmeg. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast 20-25 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   --- Prepare Risotto: ---

4. 4

   Begin preparing the risotto while the squash roasts.Heat broth in saucepan over medium heat until hot, and then keep warm on low heat.Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. When the oil begins to ripple, add the diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until the onions soften.Add garlic to the pan, and sauté 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add rice and stir 1-2 minutes. Add the rosemary and stir. Add the lemon juice and stir.

6. 6

   Ladle over about 1/2 cup of broth, and stir every few minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. Test to see if you're ready to add more broth: Use a spatula or spoon to pull the rice across the pan. If the space immediately fills with liquid, the rice isn't ready. When the space stays dry, the rice is ready for more broth. Repeat until all your broth is gone. Don't rush these steps- you want the rice to slowly release the starch and become creamy. Rushing will result in less creamy risotto.

7. 7

   When you've finished adding all the broth to the risotto, and the liquid has absorbed into the rice, you're ready to add the squash.Scoop the butternut squash into the risotto and toss to incorporate. Taste the rice mixture and add remaining salt to taste if desired. Serve immediately.