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Butternut Squash Risotto

Butternut Squash Risotto is savory with a little bit of sweet, perfect for dinner parties or a special occasion!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butternut squash ½" cubed, about 1 pound
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • ½ cup white wine or extra broth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • 4 cups chicken broth divided, or as needed
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Place squash on a baking pan cut side up and 55-60 minutes or until tender. Scoop squash out and cut into cubes.
  3. Add remaining olive oil and onion to a pan over medium heat. Cook until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in rice and cook until rice starts to lightly brown, about 5 minutes longer.
  4. Add wine and cook until evaporated while stirring. Add squash and sage.
  5. Warm the broth in the microwave.
  6. Add warmed broth ½ cup at a time stirring until evaporated after each addition. This will take about 20-25 minutes, the squash will begin to break up as the rice is stirred. Continue adding broth allowing it to evaporate after each addition until the rice is tender and creamy.
  7. Taste and add salt & pepper as needed, garnish with parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • It is important that the broth you add is heated.
  • To cook the squash faster, peel and cube it into 1" pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Place squash on a baking pan and roast 30 minutes or until tender.
  • To cook the squash faster, peel and cube it into 1" pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Place squash on a baking pan and roast 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Instead of roasting, butternut squash can be boiled in salted water until tender or steamed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 341 (17%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 966mg (40%) Potassium 523mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 7490IU (150%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Calories 341 17%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 966mg 40%
Potassium 523mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 7490IU 150%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

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