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Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Basil
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Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Basil

8 ingredients Makes 6 main-course servings openrecipes
Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Basil
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

484
Calories
16g
Protein
21g
Fat
57g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash (from 21/4 pounds squash)
  • 3 cups 1/2-inch-wide slices leeks (white and pale green parts only)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 4 14-ounce cans (or more) vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional (for serving)

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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