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Farro Risotto with Butternut Squash and Kale

URL: https://alexandracooks.com/2014/11/06/farro-risotto-squash-kale/

Ingredients

The main ingredients

  • 1 whole butternut squash
  • 1 cup pearled farro
  • 1 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine or Sherry
  • 1 quart water
  • 4 ounces kale, thinly sliced
  • 1 to 2 ounces grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Seasoning and oil

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • a few sprigs of thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF and prepare the butternut squash for roasting.
  2. Roast the squash cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet until tender.
  3. In a large sauté pan, warm olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute before adding the farro.
  5. Stir in the wine, bay leaf, and thyme, cooking until the wine is nearly evaporated.
  6. Add water and salt, bring to a simmer, and cook the farro until al dente, about 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the skin from the roasted squash and purée it until smooth.
  8. Prepare the kale by removing stems and slicing it into thin ribbons.
  9. Once the farro is cooked, stir in the squash purée, kale, and grated cheese until combined and the kale is slightly wilted.
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or cheese to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
20mg

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