Wild Mushroom Fall Vegetable Farro Risotto

Name: Wild Mushroom Fall Vegetable Farro Risotto
Ingredients: 1 cup farro; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup butternut squash, medium dice; 2/3 cup white wine; 8 cup vegetable stock; 1 cup assorted mushroom (such as oysters, shitake, crimini, lobster, or morels), sliced; 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, freshly grated; 1/2 cup cashew cream (see below); 1/4 cup reggiano parmesan freshly grated cheese; 2 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional); 2 tablespoon white truffle oil; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews; 1 1/2 cup water

Chef Marvin Woods for National Dairy Council|Oct. 26, 2014 6:24 pm EST

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Warm up this fall with an earthy blend of wild mushrooms and farro. Created by chef Marvin Woods on behalf of the National Dairy Council, this dish is delicious and filling. And, it uses Parmesan cheese, which is naturally low in lactose, so even those with lactose intolerance can enjoy. Click here for more of our best risotto recipes.

Servings

4

Ingredients

1 cup farro
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup butternut squash, medium dice
2/3 cup white wine
8 cup vegetable stock
1 cup assorted mushroom (such as oysters, shitake, crimini, lobster, or morels), sliced
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, freshly grated
1/2 cup cashew cream (see below)
1/4 cup reggiano parmesan freshly grated cheese
2 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
2 tablespoon white truffle oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews
1 1/2 cup water

Directions

Place the oil in a medium saucepot over moderate heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until translucent.
Add the butternut squash and farro and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the white wine and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the wine has completely reduced. Add enough stock to cover the farro and squash and continue to cook over low heat, stirring frequently.
Continue adding small amounts of stock for about 18 minutes, or until farro is almost done cooking.
Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 3 to 5 minutes more.
Check for doneness (the farro should have a slight bite). When the farro is done, add the cashew cream, cheese, and butter (if using), stir, and then cook for a few minutes more until the cream starts to thicken.
Drizzle the risotto with white truffle oil. Taste and season accordingly.
Soak the cashews in the water for 24 hours. Then, place the cashews in a blender with water and blend until it is as smooth as possible. Strain through a sieve.