Easy Butternut Squash Risotto

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Ingredients

  • shallot
  • fresh ginger
  • butternut squash
  • parmesan cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • chicken broth
  • brown rice
  • olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and stringy flesh. Place the squash halves, cut sides down, on plastic wrap in microwave. Cook on HIGH 10 minutes or until cooked through. Scoop flesh into medium bowl, stir until smooth, and set aside.
  2. Microwave rice according to package directions, omitting butter.
  3. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and optional ginger; cook 2 minutes, stirring. Add rice.
  4. Alternately stir in squash and broth, 1/2 cup at a time; wait until each is absorbed before adding more. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Serve in bowls; garnish with cheese, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

565 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.1g 34% DV
Total Fat 29g 37% DV
Carbs 66g 24% DV
Fiber 11.3g 40% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10084.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 969.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 5.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 150.3mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6% DV
Calcium 360.8mg 28% DV
Iron 9.4mg 52% DV

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

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