Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto with Rosemary-Roasted Garlic
Creamy rice folds together caramelized squash, sweet roasted garlic, sage and rosemary for a cozy Italian supper.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-histamine and 11 more diets
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Ingredients
- 700 g butternut squash, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 300 g arborio rice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 8 leaves fresh sage, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1.2 L water, kept hot
- ½ tsp salt
Method
- Roast squash and garlic at 425°F until tender and caramelized.20 min timer
- Warm olive oil; soften onion and rosemary until fragrant.5 min timer
- Stir in rice and sage until each grain glistens.
- Add hot water gradually, stirring until rice is creamy and tender.30 min timer
- Mash half the squash and garlic; fold everything together.Kids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Butternut Squash Risotto
On the plate: A small portion of creamy risotto with soft squash and roasted garlic, kept mild.
Make it a game: Make a little squash hill in the risotto, then find the soft golden pieces hiding nearby.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Rice, squash, olive oil, herbs and garlic make the risotto without soy, legumes or dairy.
- Gluten-free: Rice and fresh ingredients keep wheat, barley, rye and sauces out.
- Low-histamine: Fresh squash, garlic, onion, rice and herbs bring sweetness and savory depth without stock, vinegar or citrus.
- Kid (4–12): Mild risotto has soft squash and familiar creamy rice.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft squash mashed into creamy rice makes an easy-to-spoon portion.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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