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Creamy butternut squash risotto

Creamy butternut squash risotto

Delicious, creamy puree, ideal for using up seasonal butternut squash for autumn

  • Preparation: 20 mins
  • Serves: 6

What you need:

  • 1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and finely chopped (about 400g prepared weight)
  • 1tbsp baby rice

What you do:

  1. Place the butternut squash into the Philips AVENT Combined Steamer and Blender jug. Pour 150ml cold water into the boiler unit and steam for 15 minutes until tender
  2. Turn the jug to the blending position and blitz 2-3 times until smooth
  3. Place the baby rice into a bowl. Add 3tbsp boiling water and stir until smooth. Add 4tbsp butternut squash puree, stir well and allow to cool before serving

Cook's tip:

Refrigerate or freeze your remaining portions of butternut squash puree for later use. These will store in the fridge for the next day or in the freezer for 1 month.

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