Creamy Butternut Risotto Recipe

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Creamy Butternut Risotto
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Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring broth to boiling. Cover and reduce heat until broth just simmers. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 15 seconds. Add squash cubes and rice. Cook and stir 1 more minute.
  2. Slowly(and carefully) add 1/2 cup of the hot broth and the turmeric or saffron to rice mixture, stirring constantly(if using wine, add before the 1/2 cup broth, let absorb, then continue). Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until the broth has been absorbed but mixture is creamy. This should take about 25 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in butter or margarine, the 2 tbls. Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Spoon into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with additional finely shredded Parmesan cheese. Taste for seasoning and add salt and more pepper if desired. Enjoy!
  4. Note:.
  5. 1/4 cup of white wine added before broth and cooked until absorbed, then continue with directions can be used to add even more flavor. This is optional.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 705.18 Kcal (2952 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.51g 32%
Cholesterol 20.14mg 7%
Sodium 1661.87mg 69%
Potassium 911.4mg 19%
Total Carbs 110.17g 37%
Sugars 8.62g 34%
Dietary Fiber 6.33g 25%
Protein 14.69g 29%
Vitamin C 30.8mg 51%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 40%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 137.2mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.7 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.77g 32%
Cholesterol 3.7mg 7%
Sodium 305.65mg 69%
Potassium 167.62mg 19%
Total Carbs 20.26g 37%
Sugars 1.59g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 25%
Protein 2.7g 29%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 51%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 40%
Iron 0.8mg 24%
Calcium 25.2mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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