squash risotto
boston globe magazine, march 2001

squash:
1
1
3

ea
ea
T

medium yellow squash
medium zucchini
butter

remove seeds from squash, chop finely
melt butter in skillet, add squash and
cook 5 min or so 'til squash is tender;
reserve
rice:
1
1
1/2
T
T
c
sweet butter
olive oil
onion, chopped
(heat med high) melt butter and cook
onion 'til it begins to soften

2
c
arborio rice
add and stir to coat, cook 1 min
1/2
c
dry white wine
add and cook 'til all absorbed
4

c

hot veggie broth

(heat med low) add gradually, little
at a time
-

hot water
add as needed 'til rice is al dente
1
1/2
1/4
1/4
T
c
lb
c
sweet butter
parmesan, grated
fontina, diced
chopped parsley
add to above, along with reserved
squash and salt/pepper to taste;
serve at once