Vegan Italian Inspired Butternut Squash Risotto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 180.0
  • Total Fat: 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,402.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 3.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Vegan Italian Inspired Butternut Squash Risotto calories by ingredient


Introduction

Slow cooked VEGAN Italian Inspired Butternut Squash Risotto Slow cooked VEGAN Italian Inspired Butternut Squash Risotto
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
    1/2 Large Sweet Onion (chopped)
    1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
    2 Tbsp Fresh Chives (chopped)
    1.5 Cups Arborio Rice
    2 Cups Butternut Squash (1" cubes)
    1 Cup Frozen Spinach (or fresh)
    8 pieces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (dry, NOT oil packed)
    4 Cups Vegetable broth
    1 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
    1 tsp ground nutmeg
    1 tsp thyme (fresh or dehydrated)
    salt/pepper (to taste)
    Optional: serve with toasted pine nuts

Directions

Makes 8 Servings

1. Heat slow cooker, set on high.
2. Sautee onions, minced garlic, and chives in coconut oil until onions are tender.
3. Transfer to slow cooker. Add rice, stir until well coated.
4. Add vegetable broth, white wine vinegar, butternut squash, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, spices and salt/pepper to taste.
5. Cook for 2.5 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is al dente.



Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TLGRAY.