Acorn Squash Risotto with Farro
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2 hrs 20 mins
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1 hr
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3 to 4 servings
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Main Course
Acorn Squash Risotto with Farro
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Ingredients
Risotto Base
- ½ pound whole grain farro
- ½ yellow onion minced, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 to 5 cups vegetable broth
Squash Puree
- 1 acorn squash medium
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 garlic smashed, small clove
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Finishing
- ½ cup parsley packed
- lemon zest from one lemon
- ⅓ cup hazelnut for serving, toasted
- olive oil for serving
- parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Two hours before making, place farro in a blender and pulse a few times to crack the grains slightly. You don’t want to create too much flour (or else you end up with porridge). Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and toast the grains- a couple minutes until the color deepens a bit and you can smell the grains. Transfer to a bowl and cover with boiling water.
- While the grains are scalding, roast the acorn squash. I do this by cutting the squash in half, scooping out the seeds, and placing the squash face down in a braiser. Add ¼” water and cover. Roast in a 400˚F oven until tender, usually about 30 to 40 minutes.
- After two hours, drain the grains. Heat a braiser, or large skillet with high sides, over medium heat. Also, place the broth in a pot and heat. Add the olive oil and add the minced onions to the braiser. Cook until fragrant then add the drained grains and add enough of the hot broth to cover the grains. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broth is absorbed. Repeat the process until the grains are tender, 30 to 45 minutes (see note). You might use only a part of the broth, you might use it all.
- While the risotto is cooking, scoop the cooked squash out of the skin and place in a blender all with the remaining ingredients for the puree. When the farro is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stir in the puree and cook until thickened slightly and hot.
- Chop the parsley and lemon zest together until it’s well minced and combined. Sprinkle over the risotto and finish with the toasted hazelnuts, drizzle of olive oil, and parmesan.
Notes
- Timing for all of this will depend on a couple factors including which brand of farro you use and how much you crack it. It’s all a game and the best way you can tell if the risotto is done is by tasting. The grains will be tender but still slightly chewy.
- Timing for all of this will depend on a couple factors including which brand of farro you use and how much you crack it. It’s all a game and the best way you can tell if the risotto is done is by tasting. The grains will be tender but still slightly chewy.
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