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Risotto with Squash and Spinach


Submitted by alleycat_lady

Makes 5 servings

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Ingredients
3 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 onion, sliced thin
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 cup Arborio rice, uncooked
5 cup chicken stock
2 oz Mozzarella cheese
4 cup fresh spinach
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. Toss squash with 2 tbsp oil, cumin, 1 tsp salt, allspice, coriander and pepper.

  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes.

  4. Heat remaining oil in a large pan. Over medium heat sautee onion and garlic until soft. Sprinkle remaining slat and sugar. Sautee 3 minutes longer.

  5. Stir in rice. Coat with oil and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cup broth and stir constantly until liquid is absorbed. Stir in squash and 3 cups more broth. Bring to vigorous simmer. Reduce heat to medium low and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. Stir in remaining broth, spinach and cheese. Cook until rice is soft.

Categories

Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 641.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
470
Calories from Fat
106
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
11.8g
18%
Saturated Fat
2.6g
13%
Cholesterol
7mg
2%
Sodium
2519mg
105%
Total Carbohydrates
83.2g
28%
Dietary Fiber
7.9g
32%
Sugars
8.7g
Protein
11.5g
Vitamin A 626% Vitamin C 109%
Calcium 27% Iron 22%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A-
  Good points
  • Very low in cholesterol
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • Very high in sodium
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