Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Basil

Gluten Free
Health score
39%
Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Basil
60 min.
6
677kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this exquisite Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Basil, a gluten-free masterpiece that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a side dish, antipasti, starter, snack, or even a light meal, this dish is designed to impress with its rich flavors and inviting aroma.

Prepare to indulge in a symphony of textures and tastes, as the tender arborio rice melds harmoniously with the sweetness of butternut squash, the earthy notes of leeks, and the freshness of basil. The recipe, which serves 6, is both simple and sophisticated, requiring a total preparation and cooking time of just 60 minutes.

Each serving offers a well-balanced 677 kcal, ensuring you enjoy a satisfying and nutritious meal without compromising on taste. The use of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and olive oil adds a luxurious depth of flavor, while the blend of vegetables provides a vibrant color palette and a wealth of nutrients.

This recipe is not only for those following a gluten-free diet but for anyone seeking a comforting, hearty, and wholesome dish. The combination of ingredients creates a dish that is both versatile and universally appealing, making it an excellent choice for entertaining or enjoying at home.

Dive into the world of Italian cuisine with this delectable risotto, and let the flavors transport you to a place of warmth, comfort, and culinary delight. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe is designed to be accessible, ensuring that every effort in the kitchen is rewarded with a dish that is both satisfying and sophisticated.

Ingredients

  • cups arborio rice 
  • cups arborio rice 
  • cups butternut squash peeled (from)
  • cup basil fresh chopped
  • cup basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • cups leek white green ( and pale parts only)
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated (for serving)
  • 56 ounce vegetable stock canned ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large potover medium-high heat.
  2. Add squash andsauté until beginning to soften and brownaround edges, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfersquash to medium bowl.
  4. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining1 tablespoon oil, leeks, and thyme to samepot and stir until tender but not brown,about 5 minutes.
  5. Add rice and stir 1 minute.
  6. Add 1 cup broth and simmer until absorbed,stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Addremaining broth by 1/2 cupfuls, allowingeach addition to be absorbed before addingnext, stirring often, about 15 minutes.Return squash to pot. Continue to cookuntil rice is just tender but still verycreamy, stirring gently and often, about10 minutes longer (about 25 minutes totalcooking time).
  8. Remove from heat. Stir inbasil and 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesancheese. Season to taste with salt andpepper.
  9. Transfer to large bowl and servewith additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories677kcal
Protein8.49%
Fat15.36%
Carbs76.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
71
Glycemic Load
86.88
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.817825956189%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.54mg
Kaempferol
1.19mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:677.23kcal
33.86%
Fat:11.49g
17.68%
Saturated Fat:3.14g
19.6%
Carbohydrates:128.2g
42.73%
Net Carbohydrates:121.5g
44.18%
Sugar:6.07g
6.75%
Cholesterol:10.88mg
3.63%
Sodium:1291.66mg
56.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.28g
28.57%
Vitamin A:11812.29IU
236.25%
Manganese:1.91mg
95.39%
Folate:368.39µg
92.1%
Vitamin B1:0.88mg
58.67%
Vitamin K:59.57µg
56.73%
Iron:7.78mg
43.22%
Selenium:25.44µg
36.35%
Vitamin B3:6.89mg
34.43%
Vitamin C:28.25mg
34.24%
Fiber:6.69g
26.77%
Phosphorus:258.01mg
25.8%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
25.1%
Copper:0.44mg
22.14%
Vitamin B5:2.21mg
22.14%
Magnesium:86.22mg
21.56%
Calcium:204.51mg
20.45%
Vitamin E:2.89mg
19.26%
Potassium:563.74mg
16.11%
Zinc:2.29mg
15.25%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.87%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.81%
Source:Epicurious