Make your next meal irresistible with this grain free butternut squash risotto. With only 4 ingredients, this butternut squash risotto is so easy to make, vegan, gluten free, grain free, diary free, Whole 30 approved and beyond delicious. This low carb and low calorie side dish is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It’s seriously giving cauliflower rice a run for it’s money at my house!
I have been developing meal plans for my personal training clients and the feedback has been phenomenal. Clients rave to me about how easy it is to come home to a meal that is practically prepped already, and how they love always having something different for dinner. No more Tupperware full of the same food 5 days in a row. NOPE! Instead I develop recipes like this butternut squash risotto to help keep things interesting so they don’t have to feel deprived or like they are missing out on flavor.
For me food is about playing with flavors and textures. By ricing the butternut squash but then cooking it like a risotto, the butternut squash develops a very similar creamy texture as risotto without turning into complete mush. What makes this dish is the addition of fresh sage leaves. They make what would be an otherwise sweeter side dish very savory and seriously good eats. If you have extra sage leaves don’t worry! You can make turkey meatballs or turkey burgers using fresh sage, onion and garlic. You can use this slowcooker turkey meatball recipe as a base, and just bake the meatballs in the oven instead of covering them with sauce in the slow cooker. They should be ready in about 30 minutes at 400F. If turkey isn’t your thing, you can always make lentil quinoa vegan meatballs or this savory pumpkin cornbread muffins I promise you won’t be disappointed!
The best part about this butternut squash risotto, you can prep the butternut squash on Sunday during meal prep and then only have about 10 minutes worth of work the night you are going to eat it. And it reheats very well. On Sunday just peel, chop and microwave your squash. Then on the night you are going to make dinner, simply throw the butternut squash into the food processor, process for a minute, and add it to the large skillet. Within 10-15 minutes, dinner will be ready!
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- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups organic vegetable broth
- 3-4 large sage leaves, chopped well
- ¼ -1/2 tsp. salt
- Peel and cube your butternut squash.
- Place the butternut squash cubes in a bowl and microwave on high for 6 minutes (or steam on the stove for about 10 minutes).
- Add the slightly softened squash to the food processor and pulse until the butternut squash resembles rice.
- Add 1 cup organic vegetable broth and chopped sage leaves to the butternut squash in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook covered for about 6 minutes.
- Stir well and add another 1 cup of vegetable broth.
- Cook 5 minutes. Remove the lid and let remaining liquid evaporate.
- Serve hot!
What about you?
- What is your favorite way to eat butternut squash
- Do you have a favorite recipe using sage?
- What is your go to gadget in the kitchen?
What a fantastic idea! Pinning, yumming, and sharing!
Now I’ve heard of cauliflower rice but never butternut squash rice, That sounds amazing! I love that this only have 4 ingredients too. Great recipe, Sam!
Butternut and sage are essential together! That and rosemary and thyme 😉
I am gaga over this because butternut squash is my friggin’ BEST FRIEND and the “apple” of my eye! LOL!
I haven’t used sage leaves in so long…so fragrant, and I love the flavor. This is a creative way to make risotto, Sam!! Or, “risotto”…? 😛 I love butternut squash.
Mmmmm I love butternut squash! I used to buy this butternut squash ravioli all the time. But when I was diagnosed as Celiac, I had to say goodbye to that. Well helllloooo risotto! Yum!
Yes yes yes!! This will seriously make you forget about ravioli 🙂 Hope you love it as much as I do!
the fact that you made this with squash makes me swooooon! and great video! loving the tutorial
I made Lindsay Cotter swoon! That made my day 🙂 Thanks for the kind words Lindsay xoxo
I saw this on instagram and knew I needed to check it out! Looks SO delicious and it’s really creative. I had butternut squash for dinner tonight actually!
Yum! Of all the recipe successes and laughable fails I’ve never tried making risotto. Maybe I’ll try with your recipe. It looks too good not to.
What a creative idea!!! I miss risotto SO much. I must try this. Especially when I need a ‘lil comfort food fix!
I need to try this looks so yummy.Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining in to share at the Inspiration Spotlight party. See you again soon!
Love how easy this recipe is! Thanks so much for sharing at #funtasticfriday !
This recipe blows my mind, what a creative idea! I must try this, I love risotto 🙂
I love cooking with fresh sage from my garden. Thanks for sharing on the Creative K Kids Linky Party this week. I hope you will join us again next week.
I love risotto. I love butternut squash. I am making this!