Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto Delight with Turkey Bacon Bliss
This creamy and decadent butternut squash risotto is enhanced with the irresistible flavor of turkey bacon, delivering comfort in every bite.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- In a saucepan, heat vegetable broth over low heat.
- In another pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently.
- Once the rice is al dente, stir in the butternut squash and turkey bacon.
- Add Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the turkey bacon and cheese.
- Make sure to stir constantly to achieve the creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto, Turkey Bacon Risotto, Comfort Food, Fall Recipes