Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto

A delicious Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto recipe from our plant_forward meal plan. Perfect for families with young children.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
4 servings
plant-forward family plan
dinner
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Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto
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Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Butternut squash, peeled and cubed, peeled and cubed
  • 1.5 cups Arborio rice
  • 1 large Yellow onion, diced, diced
  • 12 leaves Fresh sage leaves
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, grated
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 cup White wine
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced, minced

Instructions

1

Roast cubed butternut squash at 400°F for 25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.

2

Heat vegetable broth in a saucepan and keep warm on low heat.

3

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5

Add Arborio rice and stir to coat with butter, toasting for 2-3 minutes.

6

Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed.

7

Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each addition to absorb before adding more.

8

Continue for 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy and tender.

9

Fold in roasted butternut squash and half the Parmesan cheese.

10

Finish with remaining butter, crispy sage leaves, and remaining Parmesan.

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