5+ Tampa Bay Times Yes Food & Dining Thanksgiving Risotto Recipe Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup crumbled crispy bacon
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the chicken broth over medium heat until it simmers. Keep it warm on low heat.
2. In a separate large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the diced butternut squash and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften. Remove the squash from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add Arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat it in the butter, shallot, and garlic mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the rice starts to turn translucent.
5. Add the white wine to the pan and stir until it is absorbed by the rice.
6. Begin adding the warm chicken broth to the pan, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly. Allow each ladle of broth to be absorbed before adding the next one. This process should take about 20-25 minutes.
7. When the rice is almost cooked, add the diced butternut squash, chopped sage, thyme, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to add broth and stir until the rice and squash are fully cooked and the risotto is creamy and thick.
8. Remove the risotto from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Serve the risotto hot, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, crumbled crispy bacon, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.

This Thanksgiving risotto recipe is a delicious and unique addition to your holiday menu. The creamy and savory flavors of the risotto pair perfectly with the traditional Thanksgiving dishes, and the butternut squash adds a touch of fall flavor. Impress your guests with this professional and well-organized recipe from the Tampa Bay Times' food and dining section. Happy Thanksgiving!