A creamy and flavorful risotto made with tender butternut squash, Arborio rice, and a blend of savory ingredients. Ideal for a comforting meal or a special occasion.
Butternut Squash Risotto
A creamy and flavorful risotto made with tender butternut squash, Arborio rice, and a blend of savory ingredients. Ideal for a comforting meal or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups Butternut squash cut into cubes
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 4 cups Vegetable broth kept warm
- 1/2 cup White wine optional
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Butter optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, until rice is lightly toasted.
- Pour in white wine (if using) and cook until mostly absorbed.
- Begin adding warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next.
- After 15 minutes, add butternut squash cubes to the pot. Continue adding broth and stirring.
- After about 20 minutes, when the rice is tender and the squash is cooked through, stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- If desired, stir in a tablespoon of butter for extra creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 9000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
My family loved it but I left out the wine. Still turned out tasty! Gonna make this again.
I dunno, risotto without wine seems weird. Isn’t the wine part of what makes it creamy? 🤔
That’s awesome! I bet the butternut squash added a nice sweetness. Can’t wait to try it without wine! 😋
This was so good! I never thought I’d love squash this much. The creaminess is just perfect.
I don’t think risotto is supposed to be this watery. I did everything right but ended up with soup! What went wrong?
Whaaaaat? Risotto takes too long to cook! I don’t have time for that. I just eat it from a box instead.
Who has the time tho? Ain’t nobody got time to stir for 20 mins! Boxed is just easier, and it still tastes okay.
I get that cooking can be time-consuming, but homemade risotto is worth it! You can make it ahead and enjoy it later. Plus, no box can match the flavor of fresh ingredients! 😊