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Israeli Couscous Risotto with Squash, Radicchio, and Parsley Butter

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Israeli Couscous Risotto with Squash, Radicchio, and Parsley Butter

Israeli Couscous Risotto with Squash, Radicchio, and Parsley Butter

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Equipment

  • - Hand Blender: Used for pureeing ingredients like squash or parsley into a smooth consistency.

  • - Sauté Pan: Essential for sautéing vegetables and cooking the couscous.

  • - Large Pot

  • - Chef's Knife: For chopping vegetables like radicchio, squash, and parsley.

  • - Cutting Board: To chop ingredients on while preparing the dish.

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons: Necessary for accurately measuring dry and wet ingredients.

  • - Whisk or Fork: Useful for whisking risotto rice to incorporate liquid evenly and create a creamy texture.

  • - Colander: For draining cooked couscous or vegetables after they have been boiled.

  • - Mixing Bowls: Various sizes could be useful for different stages of preparation and mixing ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature, divided

  • 1 large onion, chopped (2 1/2 cups)

  • 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided

  • 1 (8.8-ounce) package toasted Israeli couscous (about 1 3/4 cups)

  • 3 cups low-salt chicken broth

  • 3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash (about 12 ounces)

  • 1 cup diced radicchio

  • 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and 2 teaspoons lemon peel. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add couscous; sauté 2 minutes. Add broth and squash; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, until couscous and squash are tender and mixture is still moist, about 10 minutes. Mix in radicchio and cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Instruction 2

Meanwhile, finely chop parsley in mini processor. Add 4 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon lemon peel; blend well. Season with salt and pepper.
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Instruction 3

Transfer couscous to bowl. Swirl half of parsley butter into top of couscous. Serve, passing remaining parsley butter.
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