Tasty Butternut Squash Risotto

January 07, 2016

I’ve created this sublimely delicious, healthy butternut squash option. It does take a little bit of preparation as you have to activate the quinoa overnight by soaking it in water, but it’s definitely worth it. Nutritional yeast adds to the deliciousness by adding a cheese like flavour to the dish. You can get this in most health food stores, I’d recommend adding it a tablespoon at a time, until you reach the flavour you desire.

2 butternut squash
1 1/2 cup/250g white quinoa
4 handfuls frozen peas
1 onion
Handful pine nuts
2 garlic cloves
4 tbsp. nutritional yeast
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. dried oregano
Chopped coriander

Activate the quinoa overnight by soaking in 500ml of water (leave for at least 8 hours) Preheat the oven to 170C. Chop the butternut squash in half and place on a baking tray. Bake for 45 mins (or until...
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Nutritions

Calories
1591

Sodium
975mg
40% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
75g
151% DV

Carbs
287g
97% DV

Fiber
54g
219% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Polysaturated Fat 9g 61%

Monosaturated Fat 6g 41%

Cholesterol 12mg 4%

Sodium 975mg 40%

Potassium 3695mg 105%

Protein 75g 151%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 54g 219%

Sugar 31g 63%

Vitamin A 37394IU 747%

Vitamin B6 3mg 158%

Vitamin C 115mg 193%

Calcium 428mg 42%

Iron 21mg 120%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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