Meal Kit

Fall Risotto

with roasted butternut squash, shallot, and walnuts

Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk

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    Vegetarian
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As satisfying, stick-to-your-ribs meals go, you just can't beat risotto. This creamy dish of Italian-style rice is chock-full of autumnal goodness like roasted butternut squash, shallot, and kale. Finished with Parmesan cheese and walnuts, this is a hearty, low-calorie vegetarian dish you can savor.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 6 oz. Butternut Squash, Cubed
  • ¾ cup Arborio Rice
  • 3 oz. Kale
  • 3 oz. Thyme Sprigs
  • 3 fl. oz. White Cooking Wine
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    2 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Shallot
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    0.9 oz. Butter
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    ½ oz. Walnut Halves
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    620
  • Carbohydrates
    81g
  • Net Carbs
    74g
  • Fat
    23g
  • Protein
    18g
  • Sodium
    890mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 2 Medium Pots
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Roast the Shallot and Squash

    Peel and halve shallot. Cut into 1/4" slices. Place shallot slices and butternut squash onto prepared baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Toss to coat, spread into a single layer, and roast until golden brown and tender, 18-22 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. While vegetables roast, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Stem kale and coarsely chop. Stem and coarsely chop thyme.

  3. 3

    Begin the Risotto

    Place another medium pot over medium heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil and Arborio rice to hot pot and and toast 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add white cooking wine and cook until completely absorbed, 1-2 minutes. Add 1 cup hot water from boiling pot and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until water has been absorbed. Continue adding water in 1/2 cup increments, stirring constantly, until consistency is creamy and rice is tender, 23-25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the Kale

    Once risotto is tender, add kale and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring, until kale is tender, 3-4 minutes. Total water added should be about 3 cups.

  5. 5

    Finish the Risotto

    Add Parmesan cheese, thyme, and butter to risotto. Stir to combine, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Spoon risotto into a bowl and top with butternut squash and shallot slices. Sprinkle with walnut halves and serve.

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