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Bowl of curried butternut squash risotto topped with cashews.

Curried Butternut Squash Risotto

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 cups butternut squash, finely diced 1 small or 1/2 large
  • 1 cup carrots finely diced (2-3 carrots)
  • 1 15oz can coconut milk
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1-2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1-2 tsp coriander
  • 1-2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups white rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 lime of juice optional, can also substitute 1/2 a lemon.
  • 1 cup roasted cashews for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Finely dice the carrots and mince the onion.
  • Put them into the instant pot and saute for a few minutes until they begin to color. Add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
  • While the aromatics saute, peel and dice the squash.
  • Add the squash and all the remaining ingredients and spices (except the lime juice and cashews) to the instant pot.
  • Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
  • Serve topped with lime juice and roasted cashews.