Microwave butternut squash risotto

Make this easy risotto in the microwave to feed the family – it's a good source of vitamin C, counts as one of your 5-a-day and it's ready in under 30 minutes

Prep:5 mins
Cook:20 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 313
fat 3g
saturates 1g
carbs 66g
sugars 9g
fibre 4g
protein 10g
salt 1.04g

Ingredients

250g risotto rice
700ml hot vegetable stock
1 medium butternut squash
big handful grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), plus extra
handful sage leaves, roughly chopped

Tip

Prepping your squash
To prep a butternut squash, cut off the top and bottom, then cut in half. Peel with a small, sharp knife, scoop out seeds with a spoon, then cut the flesh into chunks.

Method

Tip the rice into a large bowl, then add 500ml of the hot vegetable stock. Cover with cling film and microwave on High for 5 mins. Meanwhile, peel and cut the squash into medium chunks (see tip, below). Stir the rice, then add the squash and the rest of the stock. Re-cover with cling film, then microwave for another 15 mins, stirring halfway, until almost all the stock is absorbed and the rice and squash are tender.
Leave the risotto to sit for 2 mins, then stir in the parmesan and sage. Serve topped with more grated cheese.