Butternut Squash Risotto made with MAGGI® Truffle Seasoning
Warm, comforting, and packed with flavour, our Butternut Squash Risotto made with truffle seasoning is a standout dish for independent pubs looking to offer something both seasonal and indulgent. Creamy arborio rice is slowly cooked with aromatic onion, celery, and white wine, enriched with MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon for depth and savoury balance. Roasted butternut squash is folded through for natural sweetness, while MAGGI® Truffle Seasoning adds a luxurious finish that elevates the dish from rustic to refined.
Imagine a dish that easily makes your pub's food better, bringing in customers who know their food, while making the kitchen's job easier. This lovely risotto, nicely finished with Parmesan, creamy ricotta, and fresh chives, does just that. It's a fancy but friendly choice that will impress with its great taste and nice look, all done without much effort. For pubs that want to stand out and offer something a bit special, this dish is a big help, making your menu more appealing and getting more customers who want good quality and new ideas.
- 1.2 kg butternut squash (or pumpkin), diced
- 10ml olive oil
- 20g unsalted butter
- 280g onions, diced
- 100g celery, diced
- 600g arborio rice
- 50ml white wine
- 2L boiling water
- 20g MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon
- 50g grated parmesan
- 20g MAGGI® Truffle Seasoning
- 20g chives, chopped
- 500g ricotta
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1Toss diced squash with olive oil, roast at 180°C for 45–50 mins until soft.
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2In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery; sweat gently for 5 minutes without browning.
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3Add arborio rice and stir for 2 minutes until grains are coated and slightly translucent. Then pour in white wine and stir until almost fully absorbed.
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4Dissolve MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon in boiling water. Add one-third of the stock to the rice, stirring constantly until absorbed.
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5Repeat twice more, adding stock gradually, and stirring often until all the bouillon has been absorbed.
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6Lightly crush roasted squash and fold into the risotto.
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7Off the heat, stir in grated parmesan, ricotta, and MAGGI® Truffle Seasoning. Check seasoning and adjust if needed.
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8Garnish with chopped chives and extra parmesan if desired.
| TYPICAL VALUES | Per 100g | Per serve | Reference Intake | % RI* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 482 kJ 115 kcal | 1719 kJ 408 kcal | 8400 kJ 2000 kcal |
20% |
| Fat | 2.9g | 10.5g | 70 | 15% |
| of which: saturates | 1.6g | 5.7g | 20 | 29% |
| Carbohydrate | 18.0g | 63.9g | 260 | 25% |
| of which: sugars | 2.4g | 8.5g | 90 | 9% |
| Fibre | 1.2g | 4.2g | - | - |
| Protein | 3.5g | 12.4g | 50 | 25% |
| Sodium | 0.29g | 0.83g | 2.4 | 35% |
| Salt | 0.33g | 1.16g | 6 | 19% |
*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).
Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.
| Energy | Fat | Saturates | Sugars | Salt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1719 kJ 408 kcal | 10.5g | 5.7g | 8.5g | 1.16g |
| 20%* | 15%* | 29%* | 9%* | 19%* |
*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).
The recipe nutrition information is approximate and based on the ingredients listed. Please consider if any ingredients are changed or substituted then the nutrition will change.