Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Leeks

Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Leeks

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Risotto is the ultimate comfort food, even when unadorned. This fall-ified version—with butternut squash and a crispy leek topping—takes it to a whole other level.

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Ingredients

  • Risotto
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 (1,400g) medium butternut squash, halved and seeds removed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups (680g) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 large or 3 small leeks, finely minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup (201g) Arborio rice
  • ½ cup (113g) dry white wine
  • ½ cup (41g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for finishing
  • Crispy Leek Topping
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 1 large or 2 small leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt

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