Cozy Autumn Comfort: Butternut Squash Risotto meets Spiced App

Autumn Comfort: Butternut Squash Risotto with Spiced Apples

Today, I’m excited to share a dish that combines the rich, creamy goodness of a classic risotto with the warmth and spice of autumn flavors. This Butternut Squash Risotto with Spiced Apples is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings, bringing together seasonal ingredients in a unique and delicious way.

Ingredients:

• butternut squash (diced) – 300g
• Arborio rice – 200g
• onion (finely chopped) – 1 medium
• vegetable broth – 1 liter
• butter – 50g
• Parmesan cheese (grated) – 50g
• apples (diced) – 2 medium
• cinnamon – 1 tsp
• nutmeg – 1/2 tsp
• salt and pepper – to taste

Kitchen Tools:

• saucepan
• wooden spoon
• chef’s knife
• grater

To start, heat a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and diced butternut squash, cooking until they start to soften. Then, add the Arborio rice and stir until it’s coated with the butter and slightly toasted.

Begin adding the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until the liquid is absorbed before adding more. This process will take about 20 minutes, and the risotto should be creamy and tender.

While the risotto is cooking, heat a separate pan over medium heat and add the diced apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg, cooking until they are soft and caramelized.

Once the risotto is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the risotto in bowls and top with the spiced apples for a burst of autumn flavor.

This Butternut Squash Risotto with Spiced Apples weighs approximately 1200g in total, serving 4 people with each serving weighing around 300g. One serving of this comforting dish is approximately 350 calories.

A clever tip for this recipe is to add a splash of white wine to the risotto right after the rice is toasted — it adds a depth of flavor that complements the sweetness of the butternut squash and apples perfectly.

I encourage you to give this unique autumn recipe a try and make it your own by adding your favorite seasonal ingredients or spices. Enjoy the cozy warmth and delicious flavors of this Butternut Squash Risotto with Spiced Apples!