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Butternut Squash & Barley Risotto

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Total time
30 min
Butternut Squash & Barley Risotto

Ingredients

  • 1 Small Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1” pieces
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Cup Pearled Barley
  • 3T Heavy Cream
  • 1T Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat skillet over medium heat. Add butter and onions. Cook onions for a few minutes to slightly soften and golden around the edges.

  2. 2

    Add butternut squash, barley, broth, and herbs. Stir carefully and place lid.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 20 minutes. Check doneness of squash – they should be soft. Remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Add in heavy cream and stir well. Taste for salt and pepper at this point. Will continue to thicken slightly while cooling. Serve warm.

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