Shortcut Brown Rice Risotto With Carmelized Onions, Butternut Squash, And Broccoli
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Ingredients
1/2 Medium
Sweet onion, diced
1/2 T
Fresh garlic, minced
2 1/2 C
Butternut squash, cubed
1 Head
Broccoli, cut into florets
2 C
Water
4 C
Cooked brown rice (leftover cold rice works best)
1 C
Vegetable broth
1/4 C
Dry white wine
1/4 C
Soy milk, plain unsweetened
1 T
Kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 T
Black pepper (or to taste)
Optional crunchy garnish: toasted whole grain breadcrumbs and/or finely chopped roasted pecans
Directions
1
In a large saucepan or electric skillet, sauté diced onion in a few splashes of the measured water (to prevent sticking) for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
2
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
3
Add the butternut squash and the remainder of the water, and cook for several minutes on a fairly high flame until the vegetables are tender.
4
Then add the broccoli florets, and continue to cook just until the florets turn bright green.
5
Into the pan of vegetables, add the cooked brown rice, along with the broth and the white wine.
6
Lower the heat if needed to allow the liquids to simmer slowly with the rice and the vegetables for just a few minutes, until mostly, but not entirely absorbed.
7
Stir frequently to keep from sticking to the pan.
8
Once the broth and the wine are almost completely absorbed, add soy milk for a little creamy finish. Combine briefly (but thoroughly) until the rice mixture is creamy. Remove from heat.
9
Season to taste, and garnish with toasted breadcrumbs or roasted pecans, if desired.
10
Serve immediately.
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