2tablespoonsfresh sage leaveschopped, plus more for garnish
1butternut squashpeeled, seeded and cubed
4cupsvegetable brothdivided
1 ½cupsshort grain brown ricesoaked overnight
½cupParmesan cheesegrated, divided
½teaspoonkosher salt
Garnish: red pepper flakesfried sage leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Heat evoo in a large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly caramelized.
Add garlic, sage and squash and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 3 cups broth and 1 cup water, cover and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add rice, stir well and cover. Transfer to oven and bake for 1 hour if using soaked rice or 80 minutes if the rice was not soaked.
Remove from oven, add 1 cup broth and Parmesan, stir well, add salt and pepper to taste, divide among bowls and garnish with more Parmesan, red pepper flakes and fried sage leaves.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Brown Rice Risotto with Butternut Squash and Sage
Amount per Serving
Calories
255
% Daily Value*
Fat
11.7
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
3.2
g
20
%
Cholesterol
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
1228
mg
53
%
Carbohydrates
27.4
g
9
%
Fiber
3.2
g
13
%
Sugar
3.5
g
4
%
Protein
11.4
g
23
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.