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Video: Fancy Microwave Butternut Squash Risotto

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at CU Boulder chapter.

Want to be fancy without the extra effort? Then this is the perfect recipe for you. Make a deliciously yet simple butternut squash risotto in the microwave. You heard correctly, the microwave! With just a few ingredients, impress your friends and family with a tasteful dinner that they would never guess was made in less than 20 minutes. Don’t forget the extra shaved Parmesan to sprinkle on and perhaps a nice glass of white wine to cheers with!

With just a few ingredients, impress your friends and family with a tasteful dinner that they would never guess was made in less than 20 minutes. Don’t forget the extra shaved Parmesan to sprinkle on and perhaps a nice glass of white wine to cheers with!

Fancy Microwave Butternut Squash Risotto

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Add two cups hot vegetable stock to a bowl of rice. Cover with cling film and microwave on high for five minutes.

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    Peel and chop the butternut squash into medium chunks.

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    Stir the rice and add the chopped butternut squash to the bowl.

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    Add the rest of the stock, recover the bowl, and microwave for another 15 minutes.

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    Once the risotto is out of the microwave, stir in the Parmesan and sage.

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    Top with grated cheese and eat!

Katie Elliott

CU Boulder '16

Hi! My name's Katie and recently graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I watch an unhealthy amount of Food Network, I majored in arts and crafts, and have a pet tortoise named Peaches. I love creating videos (especially about food) and love working with Spoon University!