Triticale Risotto

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.


Triticale Risotto

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Related Categories: Vegetarian Main Dishes
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cups
    triticale berries* (farro)
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  • 1  tablespoon
    butter or margarine, melted
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  • butternut squash (2-1/2 lbs.), peeled, seeded and diced
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  • 2  cans (14-1/2 oz. each)
    chicken broth
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  • 1/4  cup
    water
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    chopped onions
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  • 1  tablespoon
    finely chopped garlic
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  • 1/2  cup
    white wine
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  • 3/4  pound
    Swiss chard, trimmed and leaves chopped (5-1/2 cups)
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  • 1  teaspoon
    chopped fresh thyme
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    freshly ground pepper
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    freshly ground nutmeg
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  • 1/3  cup
    freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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    Freshly shaved** Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2.
Bring triticale and water to cover by 1 inch to boil in Dutch oven. Cook 20 minutes; drain and dry pot.
3.
Meanwhile, drizzle melted butter over squash on a jelly-roll pan; toss. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until tender and browned.
4.
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.
5.
Triticale berries (Farro) can be found in most health food stores.
6.
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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