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Winter Squash & Kale Risotto with Pine Nuts

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  • Servings:

    4 (289 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    30 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    0 minutes

Ingredients

Risotto is a dish that builds flavor on a foundation of slow, careful cooking. The ingredients are simple and easy to work with, making it a wonderful dish for new cooks to learn. It's easier than you might imagine and produces results that will wow experienced chefs.
2 tsp. olive oil
1 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup brown rice
2 Tbsp. pine nuts
20 oz. low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
1 1/2 cups diced winter squash
2 cups finely chopped kale
Winter Squash & Kale Risotto with Pine Nuts

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until just translucent (3-5 minutes).
2. Stir in rice and pine nuts and toast until nutty (2 minutes).
3. Add 1/2 cup broth. Cook on medium heat, stirring often until liquid is nearly absorbed.
4. Add another 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally. Once liquid is absorbed, add diced squash and another 1/2 a cup of broth, stirring often.
5. Add additional broth in 1/2 cup increments. Add kale with the last 1/2 cup of broth. Cook mixture until broth is absorbed and kale is soft and bright green. Serve.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 4 (289 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 267 kcal (13%)
Calories from Fat 59 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 7 g (10%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (4%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 86 mg (4%)
Total Carbohydrates 47 g (16%)
Dietary Fiber 4 g (16%)
Protein 6 g (9%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 19 mg (21%)
Minerals
Calcium 69 mg (5%)
Iron 2 mg (9%)
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