Ingredients

  • Squash
  • 2 cups diced peeled butternut squash (about 1/2 small squash)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash fresh ground black pepper
  • Risotto
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
  • cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups steel cut oats
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (about 1 pound)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh coarse ground black pepper (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • SQUASH: Combine squash, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and dash of pepper in a jelly-roll pan; toss well to coat.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring every 7 minutes.
  • Set aside; keep warm.
  • RISOTTO: Bring 1 1/2 cups water and broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm.
  • Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  • Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until golden.
  • Add oats; cook 3 minutes or until oats become fragrant and begin to brown, stirring constantly.
  • Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in 1 cup broth mixture; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
  • Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes).
  • Remove risotto from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese, 2 teaspoons sage, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute 3 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown.
  • Stir in squash; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
  • Spoon about 2/3 cup risotto into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 1/2 cup mushroom mixture, 2 teaspoons cheese, and coarsely ground pepper, if desired.