Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
  • 1 butternut squash or pumpkin, peeled and diced
  • 200g (7 oz) carnoroli (risotto) rice
  • 600ml (1 pint) vegetable or chicken stock
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) grated parmesan, to serve

Instruction

  • Fry the onion gently in the olive oil until soft but not browned.
  • Add the squash and rice and stir until the grains are coated with oil. Add 2 ladles of stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook, stirring until almost all the stock is absorbed. Add the rest of the stock a little at a time, cooking until each addition is absorbed, the squash is soft and the rice is al dente and creamy. Season well. Divide between 4 bowls and scatter with cheese.