Butternut Squash Risotto Cakes

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cold Butternut Squash Risotto
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups olive oil

Instructions

  1. Using wet hands, form the cold risotto into 8 cakes (about 1-inch thick).
  2. Put the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in three separate shallow bowls.
  3. Coat 1 cake at a time in flour, tapping off the excess, then dip into the eggs, then dredge in the breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat.
  5. Slip the cakes into the hot oil and cook until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  6. Remove from the heat, drain briefly on a paper towellined rack, and serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

525 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.9g 16% DV
Total Fat 28.2g 36% DV
Carbs 60.7g 22% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 255.3mg 11% DV
Potassium 299mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 148.8mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6% DV
Calcium 118.8mg 9% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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