Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Basil Recipe

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Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Basil
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  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add squash and sauté until beginning to soften and brown around edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer squash to medium bowl.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, leeks, and thyme to same pot and stir until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir 1 minute. Add 1 cup broth and simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes. Add remaining broth by 1/2 cupfuls, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Return squash to pot. Continue to cook until rice is just tender but still very creamy, stirring gently and often, about 10 minutes longer (about 25 minutes total cooking time). Remove from heat. Stir in basil and 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl and serve with additional Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 595.68 Kcal (2494 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.75g 26%
Cholesterol 13.65mg 5%
Sodium 1588.94mg 66%
Potassium 525.38mg 11%
Total Carbs 90.47g 30%
Sugars 7.2g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4.46g 18%
Protein 16.6g 33%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 210.6mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.63 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.07g 26%
Cholesterol 3.31mg 5%
Sodium 385.79mg 66%
Potassium 127.56mg 11%
Total Carbs 21.97g 30%
Sugars 1.75g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 18%
Protein 4.03g 33%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 20%
Iron 0.9mg 21%
Calcium 51.1mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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