Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Cubes of butternut squash hold their shape and bite, and stand out wonderfully against the farro background in "Farrotto" with Butternut, Gruyere, and Hazelnuts. Grated Gruyere cheese and chopped hazelnuts add the perfect touch of fat and salt at the end of this vegetarian main dish.
Cooking Light JANUARY 2012
1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add leek; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add farro and garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until wine evaporates. Add 1 cup water; cook 8 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring frequently. Add 2 more cups water, 1 cup at a time, stirring until each portion is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in remaining 1 cup water, squash, sage, salt, and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until squash is just tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese; sprinkle with nuts. Serve immediately.
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"Farrotto" with Butternut, Gruyère, and Hazelnuts recipe