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Instant pot Butternut Squash Risotto

The instant pot butternut squash risotto is a healthy, creamy and a one-pot vegan dish. This is way better and easier than the traditional risotto because it is prepared with the Instant pot pressure cooker.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan
Allergen: Dairy free
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium-size red onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 cups butternut squash fresh or frozen cubed
  • 1 ½ cup arborio rice
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 3 cups organic vegetable broth or water
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon black pepper powder

Instructions

  • Chop the butternut squash and peel the skin and deseed. Then chop into cubes.
    2 cups butternut squash fresh or frozen cubed
  • Press saute mode then add olive oil to the inner pan. When the oil heats up add chopped garlic and onions. Saute for 3 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium-size red onion chopped, 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • Add cubed squash, arborio rice, black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried sage, salt, vegetable broth, and white wine. Give it a nice stir.
    2 cups butternut squash fresh or frozen cubed, 1 ½ cup arborio rice, ¼ cup white wine, Salt to taste, ½ teaspoon dried sage, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ - 1 teaspoon black pepper powder, 3 cups organic vegetable broth or water
  • Close the lid on the pot and turn the valve from venting to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Wait for Natural pressure release before opening the lid.
  • Instant Pot Butternut Squash is ready! Serve warm with a side of soup or salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 3mg