Triticale Risotto
Recipe from
Ladies' Home Journal
Triticale (triht-ih-KAY-lee), a nutrient-packed grain, is tossed with antioxidant-rich Swiss chard and butternut squash to make this super-healthy vegetarian main dish.

Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
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2 cupstriticale berries* (farro)see savings

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1 tablespoonbutter or margarine, meltedsee savings

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1butternut squash (2-1/2 lbs.), peeled, seeded and dicedsee savings

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2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each)chicken brothsee savings

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1/4 cupwatersee savings

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1 tablespoonolive oilsee savings

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1-1/2 cupschopped onionssee savings

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1 tablespoonfinely chopped garlicsee savings

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1/2 cupwhite winesee savings

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3/4 poundSwiss chard, trimmed and leaves chopped (5-1/2 cups)see savings

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1 teaspoonchopped fresh thymesee savings

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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground peppersee savings

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1/8 teaspoonfreshly ground nutmegsee savings

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1/3 cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheesesee savings

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Freshly shaved** Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)see savings

Directions
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Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
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Bring triticale and water to cover by 1 inch to boil in Dutch oven. Cook 20 minutes; drain and dry pot.
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Meanwhile, drizzle melted butter over squash on a jelly-roll pan; toss. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until tender and browned.
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Bring broth and water to a simmer in large saucepan. Heat oil over medium-high heat in same Dutch oven; add onions and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Add wine, cook 1 minute more. Stir in drained triticale and cook until wine is absorbed. Reduce heat to medium and gradually add broth mixture 1/2 cup at a time, stirring, until liquid is absorbed and triticale is tender, 12 to 17 minutes. Stir in the squash, chard, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg; cook, stirring, 4 to 5 minutes or until chard is tender. Stir in grated Parmesan, and garnish with Parmesan shavings, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
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Triticale berries (Farro) can be found in most health food stores.
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To make Parmesan shavings, use a swivel-blade vegetable peeler.
Nutrition information
Calories 405, Total Fat 8.5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 72 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 15 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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