Butternut squash and mushroom risotto



Butternut squash and mushroom risotto from bamboobutton

egg free vegetarian
Category
Vegetarian recipes
Serves3
Prep time Not stated
Cook timeNot stated

Mumsnetter ratings

based on (5) reviews
Ease of finding ingredients 9.833
Ease of cooking9.667
Success with kids8.5
Success with adults10
Overall Mark 9

Ingredients

1/2 butternut squash
1 tbsp coriander seeds
salt and pepper
olive oil
knob butter
1 onion, finely chopped
punnet of mushrooms, sliced if big
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
200g risotto rice
1 pt vegetable stock
handful chopped nuts (optional)
2oz grated parmesan (or nice cheddar)

Method

1. Preheat oven to gas 5/375F/190C

2. Scoop the seeds out of the butternut squash and put them aside. Chop squash into 1/4 inch chunks.

3. Grind the coriander seeds (I use a rolling pin and a plastic measuring jug) with the salt and pepper, mix in 1 tbsp oil and spread the mixture well over the butternut squash. Put in the oven for about 30 mins.

4. Now have a sit down for 15 mins;)

5. Time to make the risotto: heat 1 tbsp oil and the knob of butter in a pan, add the onion, mushrooms and garlic and cook til soft.

6. Add the risotto rice and fry until it starts to look transparent. Add the stock a ladleful at a time, allowing each ladleful to be absorbed before adding the next. Stir well all the time. This should take about 15 mins.

7. Take the butternut squash out of the oven and sprinkle over the seeds you put aside. Sprinkle over nuts, too, if using. Put back in oven for 5 to 10 mins.

8. When squash has cooked, add it to the risotto mix. Add the grated cheese, mix and serve.

Mumsnetter Reviews

From: Thehusbandsatcricketagain on Wed 02-Nov-11 21:10:12 Overall rating: 10.0
this was lovely,really tasty.I substituted the mushrooms for the remains of last nights roast chicken as had no m/rooms in but still was tasty so will definately be making this one again
From: thx1138 on Wed 13-Oct-10 19:40:08 Overall rating: 8.0
Made this on Monday. It was delicious. I threw in a glass of good quality organic cider which added another nice dimension to the flavour. Sadly ds wasn't enamoured but dh and I were very impressed.
From: Carrotfly on Mon 09-Nov-09 10:08:21 Overall rating: 9.8
Adding crumbled stilton to the finished risotto gives an additional kick to this receipe.
From: PoppetOne on Wed 21-Oct-09 21:00:41 Overall rating: 10.0
Very easy recipe but the seeds didn't toast very well. Made it twice now as a quick sunday lunch (a hit with DH and his hungover friend!)and after a hard day - soooo easy.
From: greenblanket on Tue 06-Oct-09 20:33:16 Overall rating: 10.0
Amazingly quick and easy and very delicious. My 10mo loved it too. My seeds didn't toast well in the oven so I didn't include them. The nuts were a nice touch though.



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