Creamy, rich and super flavorful Butternut Squash Farro Risotto, folded in butter and parmigiano, and finished with fresh sage
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Total Time32 minutesmins
Course: Farro, Side Dish, Sides, Squash, Vegetables
Servings: 6servings
Author: Silvia Ribas
Ingredients
2tbspolive oil
1/2cupfinely chopped yellow onion
1 1/2cupsfarropearled (cooks quickly)
1/2tspsea salt
3cupsbutternut squashcubed
4cupschicken stock
1/2cupParmigiano-Reggiano cheesegrated
2tbspunsalted butter
fresh parsley and/or sage
Instructions
Turn the Instant Pot on sauté mode and add in oil and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally until translucent (about 5 mins). Add farro, stir for another 2 minutes. Add water and salt, stir and allow to cook until most of the water is absorbed.
Then add the butternut squash and chicken stock. Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Turn the steam release handle to sealing position. Press rice and cook at low pressure for 12 minutes.
When the time is up, utilize the quick pressure release and then open the lid. Turn off and unplug the pot.
Add cheese and butter, fold to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and/or sage and serve.