Each day I start out with a small portion of non-fat yogurt, coffee and fresh fruit. Lunch is a lovely salad with vinaigrette and a protein. Dinner is a lean protein, vegetable and a starch. Tonight my husband grilled a pork tenderloin, fresh asparagus and I made a risotto.
Not just any risotto, risotto with a gorgeous blue ballet squash and a drizzle of white truffle oil. Blue Ballet is a winter squash with a beautiful gray-blue exterior, a bright orange interior and a slightly sweet aroma and flavor.
Truffled Blue Ballet Squash Risotto
4 - 1/2 cup servings
2 tsp. butter
1/2 onion finely chopped
1/2 c. blue ballet squash ( cubed)
1/4 c. dry white wine
4 c. low sodium chicken stock or make your own
1 1/2 c. arborio rice
1/8 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Melt butter in 1 1/2 qt. saute pan. Add diced onions, saute until onions are soft and translucent. Add squash and white wine. Saute 5 minutes. Add arborio rice and stir to combine. 1/2 c. at a time add chicken stock to rice mixture. Simmering until liquid is almost gone. Continue process until all liquid is used, approximately 20-24 minutes.Add Parmesan to rice and stir to combine. Rice should be al dente but soft in the center. Let sit for 3 minutes in pan before serving.
To serve: Drizzle with a small amount of white truffle oil.
10 comments:
Your post is the first time I have ever heard of a Blue Ballet Squash, Sarah! Sometimes I marvel at the new things I learn everyday. We love risotto and a touch of truffle oil and wine must be delicious.
Thought I might do a post about diets and dieting....I really can't get serious about one until everyone leaves on the 3rd!
This is as beautiful as you are...
wow love risotto and great new years resolutions Sarah email me anytime for support
Happy New Year
Love Rebecca
Hey...great looking risotto!! good resolutions..and I am sure you will meet em' :)
But one thing..if you keep making rissotos as fascinating as this one..I would not be able to keep my resolutions..this is far too good to resist!!
Popped in to say hello! Gorgeous dish!
I've never had this blue ballet squash, it looks quite good! It must be heavenly on these cold winter days.
Yum, that sounds very tasty! I have never heard of blue ballet squash before.
Happy New Year!
My resolution is to NOT fit into any black dresses this year;)
I hope you have a wonderful new year's!
That's an interesting risotto. I made up to now 3 varieties of risotto. Just love it!
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