Description
Experience the ultimate cozy autumn comfort with this Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto. It’s a heartwarming, aromatic dish perfect for chilly evenings, offering a velvety texture and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium Butternut Squash, cubed
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 leaves Sage, chopped
- 1 cup Arborio Rice
- 1/2 cup White Wine (optional)
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth, hot
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until caramelized and tender.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped sage, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in Arborio rice, ensuring each grain is coated with butter. Toast for 2-3 minutes until the edges become slightly translucent.
- Pour in the white wine (if using) and stir gently, allowing it to cook down until mostly evaporated.
- Gradually add hot vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously. Allow each addition to be absorbed before adding more, for about 20-25 minutes, until the rice reaches al dente texture.
- Fold in the roasted butternut squash and Parmesan cheese, adjusting the risotto’s consistency with additional broth if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use vegan butter and nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan.
- Ensure you use gluten-free broth if you have gluten sensitivities.
- Onions and garlic can be toxic to dogs, so be cautious with leftovers around pets.
- You can roast the butternut squash a day in advance for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roast and Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg