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Roasted Butternut Squash, Basil & Oregano Risotto
Roasted Pumpkin Risotto

Risotto doesn't have to be boring with this delicious recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb (800g) butternut squash
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  • 4 tsp olive oil
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  • 1 onion, finely chopped
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  • 1 Tbsp Gourmet Garden Garlic
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  • 1 cup Arborio rice
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  • 2 cups vegetable stock
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  • 2 cups water
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  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
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  • 1 Tbsp Gourmet Garden Basil
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  • 1 Tbsp Gourmet Garden Oregano
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  • Arugula leaves to serve
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Method SERVES 4

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel and dice squash into 1/2-inch pieces. Place on baking tray and toss with 2 tsp olive oil, roast for 20 minutes or until just soft.

Step 2
Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large saucepan, cook onion until soft. Add Gourmet Garden Garlic and arborio rice. Stir to coat rice in oil mixture.

Step 3
Add vegetable stock and water to pan. Simmer for about 25 minutes or until rice is just tender adding more stock if necessary.

Step 4   
Stir in parmesan cheese, pumpkin, Gourmet Garden Basil and Oregano. Serve risotto topped with arugula leaves if desired.

 
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Caroline, Round Corner, Australia (February 2010)
When do you add the pumpkin?