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Butternut Squash Risotto with Kale

Kelly Jensen
Butternut Squash Risotto with Kale is a delicious recipe for seasonal fall vegetables: kale, onions, and butter nut squash.  This easy risotto recipe is a simple way to enjoy a complex tasting risotto without all the work!
5 from 4 votes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 sweet onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 2 cups butternut squash
  • 6 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese optional, or use a plant-based version for vegan

Instructions
 

Stove Top Butternut Squash Risotto Directions

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Sauté the onions, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce together for about 6 to 8 minutes until the onions begin to soften.  Add the rice, herbs de Provence, kale, butternut squash, and salt.
  • Add the vegetable stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until the rice absorbs all the liquid, then add the next 1/2 cup. Stir until the risotto is thick and all the liquid is gone. This should take about 20 minutes total.
  • When risotto is ready to serve, add the parsley and the lemon juice, and stir in the parmesan cheese, if using. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto Directions

  • To the Instant Pot, add the olive oil, onions, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Set to Sauté Mode and cook onions for 5 to 6 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the rice, herbs de Provence, kale, butternut squash, vegetable stock, and salt.
  • Seal the lid in the instant pot and set to Pressure Cook or Manual mode for 7 minutes. Quick release the pressure taking care not to have your hands or face near the steam vent.
  • Once float valve has gone down, remove the Instant Pot lid and stir in the parsley, lemon juice and parmesan cheese.  Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with a slice of crusty bread, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 344mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3149IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 4mg
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