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Butternut squash risotto

Brown Rice Risotto with Butternut Squash and Sage

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Calories 255kcal

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium Spanish onions finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 butternut squash peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth divided
  • 1 ½ cups short grain brown rice soaked overnight
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Garnish: red pepper flakes fried sage leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat evoo in a large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly caramelized.
  • Add garlic, sage and squash and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 3 cups broth and 1 cup water, cover and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add rice, stir well and cover. Transfer to oven and bake for 1 hour if using soaked rice or 80 minutes if the rice was not soaked.
  • Remove from oven, add 1 cup broth and Parmesan, stir well, add salt and pepper to taste, divide among bowls and garnish with more Parmesan, red pepper flakes and fried sage leaves.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Brown Rice Risotto with Butternut Squash and Sage
Amount per Serving
Calories
255
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.7
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.2
g
20
%
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
1228
mg
53
%
Carbohydrates
 
27.4
g
9
%
Fiber
 
3.2
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3.5
g
4
%
Protein
 
11.4
g
23
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.