Butternut Squash Risotto

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Creamy and rich, this homemade Butternut Squash Risotto comes together easily with only a few simple steps.

527 kcal /serving 40 min Serves 6 Medium Italian Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 8 cups (1920ml) vegetable broth (1920 mL)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1/2 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
  • 1 small butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2-lb)
  • 1 tsp chopped sage (plus additional leaves to garnish)
  • 1 tsp salt (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (divided)
  • 2 cups (480ml) arborio rice (440 g)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (120 mL)
  • 1 cup (240ml) grated parmesan cheese (plus additional for garnish (80 g)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Heat the broth in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
  2. In a large, high-sided skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion.
  4. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, butternut squash, sage, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, about 6 minutes.
  8. Add the rice, and cook, stirring often, until the edges of the rice are translucent, about 2 minutes.
  9. Stir in the wine, and stir until completely absorbed, about 1 minute.
  10. Add one ladle (about ½ cup) of warm broth to the rice.
  11. Cook, stirring constantly, until the broth is almost completely absorbed.
  12. Repeat the process, adding one ladle of broth at a time, until the rice is thickened, tender, and creamy, about 25 to 30 minutes total.
  13. Remove from the heat, and stir in the parmesan, butter, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper until smooth.
  14. Garnish with additional sage leaves and additional parmesan, if desired.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

527 Calories
15.2g Protein 13% DV
74.6g Carbs 25% DV
17.1g Fat 22% DV
4.8g Fiber 13% DV
3.2g Sugars
737mg Sodium 49% DV
32mg Cholesterol 9% DV
Diet Type Balanced
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags comfort-food, creamy, seasonal