Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe
My vegan butternut squash risotto is so easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of of standing over the stove and stirring. It’s a delicious plant-based main course or side dish that’s perfect for the holidays or whenever you're in the mood for a comfort food meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 278kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 3 cups peeled and chopped raw butternut squash
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup vegan dry white wine (or substitute low sodium, gluten-free vegetable stock)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Optional toppings:
- A sprinkle of toasted pine nuts, chopped pecans, nutritional yeast, and finely chopped fresh sage.
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to a large pot on the stove set to low-medium heat.
- Add 1 cup chopped onions, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until the onions have softened and look translucent.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice and cook for 1 minute to toast the grains slightly.
- Add 3 cups peeled and chopped raw butternut squash, 3 cups water, 1 cup vegan dry white wine, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then cook, uncovered, for 26-28 minutes or until the rice is cooked to al dente and the butternut squash is fork tender.
- Stir, then sprinkle on any optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Store this risotto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7442IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg