1(2 pound)butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces
5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oildivided use
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1medium white onionfinely chopped
1½cupsarborio rice
½cupdry white wine
4¼cupsgluten-free vegetable stockwarmed, divided use
½cupgrated parmesan cheese or dairy-free parmesan cheese substitute
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Place the butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season generously with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Roast the squash, stirring twice, until tender and starting to brown, 30-40 minutes.
While the squash is roasting, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in an oven proof saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the rice, stir to coat with the oil, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it has completely evaporated, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in 3 cups of warm stock, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Bring to a simmer.
Cover the pan and bake, stirring once halfway through the cooking time, until the rice is tender and the liquid has absorbed, 25-30 minutes.
Remove the rice from the oven and vigorously stir in the remaining 1¼ cups of warm stock.
Add the cheese or cheese substitute and the remaining tablespoon of oil, stirring until creamy.
Stir in the roasted butternut squash.
Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.