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Butternut Squash Farro Risotto

Serving: 1 cup (Yield: 32 servings)

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp of olive oil
  • 2 lbs of butternut squash, 1-inch dice
  • 8 tsp of olive oil
  • 8 oz of onions, ¼-inch diced
  • 32 oz of farro
  • 8 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1⁄3 cup of olive oil
  • 32 oz of cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 tsp of minced garlic
  • 8 cups of green peas, frozen
  • 8 cups of vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp of kosher salt
  • 1 cup of chopped parsley, for garnish
  • 1⁄3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
  • 2 tsp of smoked paprika, for garnish

Steps

  1. Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil and bake in a 325º F oven until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool. Chill until ready for use.
  2. Heat olive oil in saucepan and cook yellow onions. Saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add saffron and farro; stir to coat with oil. Add vegetable broth, cover and simmer on low heat for 25 to 30 minutes or until farro is tender. Add peas, butternut squash and remaining vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
  4. Season with salt and garnish with parsley, Parmesan cheese and paprika.

Sourced from: Whole Grains Council



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