Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto

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Making risotto has never been easier, thanks to an electric pressure cooker, like the Instant Pot. In this easy recipe, you don't have to stand over the stove constantly stirring. Just add everything into the multicooker and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and this delicious dinner side dish is ready.

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Carolyn Casner
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Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped shallots

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped sage

  • 1 cup arborio rice

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

  • 2 cups diced butternut squash

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a multicooker on sauté mode. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sage; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat. Add wine and cook, stirring, until mostly absorbed, about 2 minutes. Pour in broth and then add squash, salt and pepper.

  2. Turn off sauté mode. Close and lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Release the pressure and remove the lid. Stir in Parmesan and let stand until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235 Calories
7g Fat
35g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 13%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 5170IU 103%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Folate 18mcg 4%
Sodium 314mg 14%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 24mg 6%
Potassium 341mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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