Jun 11 2009
Yellow Squash and Zucchini Risotto
This delightful and versatile summertime treat is perfect for the vegetable lover. It works as a wonderful accompaniment to a meal, or make it an entree on it’s own.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb sliced zucchini
- 1 lb yellow squash cubed
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Red onion chopped
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 shallots crushed
- 4 ounces arborio rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan
- 3 Tbsp Herb butter(salt, parsley, pepper, garlic chopped, butter)
- White pepper and salt to taste
Method
- In saute pan, heat the oil.
- Saute the garlic and onions until tender
- Add the bacon and saute until cooked
- Add the arborio and cook for 2 1/2 minutes
- Add 2 cups of broth and simmer for 15 minutes
- Keep adding the remainder of the broth until all is absorbed
- Remove from heat
- Add herb butter and Parmesan and stir gently
- Serve
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Hi Sophie
I had this recipe on hand and didn’t make it that day.Although I have posted an example of the risotto on a previous post. http://unorthodoxchef.today.com/2009/02/23/hazelnut-crusted-flunder-with-parmesan-herb-risotto/