Butternut Squash Risotto - Creamy & Savory!

Butternut squash risotto seems like one those oh-so-fancy menu items but it’s actually easy to make!

With this easy recipe risotto can grace your table any day of the week as a delicious side dish or meatless main dish.

close up of Butternut Squash Risotto

Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto

We absolutely love this recipe because…

  • risotto is easier to make than you might think
  • roasted butternut squash adds a caramelized sweet flavor perfect for fall (or any time of year)
  • while it does take some time, its easy to make in just a few steps
  • you can add in your favorite veggies, herbs or cheeses to change it up

ingredients to make Butternut Squash Risotto

Ingredients

SQUASH Butternut squash can be switched out for other sweet winter squash like pumpkin, acorn, or even sweet potatoes!

BROTH While I prefer the flavor of chicken broth, vegetable broth work will in this recipe too.

RICE Arborio rice is my favorite rice for risotto. It is a short-grain rice found in most grocery stores and it produces a nice creamy dish. You can use other kinds of rice but it won’t be as creamy.

Butternut Squash in a pot to make Butternut Squash Risotto

How to Make Butternut Squash Risotto

Here’s an overview to show how to make risotto like a boss!

  1. Roast squash in the oven.
  2. Soften onion and brown rice in a saucepan.
  3. Add wine & stir until evaporated, add squash & seasonings (per recipe below.)
  4. Slowly add warmed broth a bit at a time until rice is cooked and the mixture creamy.

Season with salt & pepper, garnish with parmesan cheese & serve.

adding butternut squash to Butternut Squash Risotto

PRO TIP: If there are leftovers, refrigerate it overnight and form into risotto patties. Saute them in olive oil.

adding cheese to Butternut Squash Risotto

Tips for Success

  • Choose squash that is heavy, uniform in color, and free of blemishes or soft spots.
  • Roasting the squash adds extra flavor.
  • Ensure the broth is warmed before adding to the rice.
  • The trick to perfect risotto is a very slow addition of liquid and stirring after each addition

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close up of Butternut Squash Risotto

Butternut Squash Risotto

Butternut Squash Risotto is savory with a little bit of sweet, perfect for dinner parties or a special occasion!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 341
Author Holly Nilsson

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butternut squash ½" cubed, about 1 pound
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • ½ cup white wine or extra broth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • 4 cups chicken broth divided, or as needed
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Peel the squash and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Place squash on a baking pan and roast 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Add remaining olive oil and onion to a pan over medium heat. Cook until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in rice and cook until rice starts to lightly brown, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Add wine and cook until evaporated while stirring. Add squash and sage.
  • Warm the broth in the microwave.
  • Add warmed broth ½ cup at a time stirring until evaporated after each addition. This will take about 20-25 minutes, the squash will begin to break up as the rice is stirred. Continue adding broth allowing it to evaporate after each addition until the rice is tender and creamy.
  • Taste and add salt & pepper as needed, garnish with parmesan cheese.

Notes

It is important that the broth you add is heated.
Instead of roasting, butternut squash can be boiled in salted water until tender or steamed.

Nutrition

Calories: 341 | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7490IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3mg
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