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Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe

Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/4 cups uncooked arborio rice
2 tsp olive oil
2 1/2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 (12-oz) package frozen pureed butternut squash (such as mckenzie's)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
6 tbsp grated fresh parmesan cheese
grated fresh parmesan cheese (optional)
thyme sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Combine rice and oil in a 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe dish, stirring to coat. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 3 minutes.
Add broth and 1 cup water to rice mixture; microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 9 minutes. Stir well; microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 6 minutes. Remove from microwave; let stand 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
While risotto stands, heat squash in microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until warm. Add squash, salt, pepper, and cheese to risotto. Stir well to combine. Garnish with additional cheese and thyme sprigs, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	388.14 Kcal (1625 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.17g	8%
Cholesterol	6.6mg	2%
Sodium	584.27mg	24%
Potassium	345.84mg	7%
Total Carbs	55.4g	18%
Sugars	3.29g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	3%
Protein	23.18g	46%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	201.4mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.14 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.72g	8%
Cholesterol	2.2mg	2%
Sodium	194.41mg	24%
Potassium	115.07mg	7%
Total Carbs	18.43g	18%
Sugars	1.09g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	3%
Protein	7.71g	46%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	18%
Calcium	67mg	20%

* 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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bitter
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