Butternut Squash Spelt 'Risotto' with Crispy Sage

A great, high fibre alternative to arborio rice, spelt is an ancient wholegrain that brings a nutty element to this 'risotto' which your gut will love.... Plus we've added vibrant carrots and warming, medicinal sage for a delicious earthy flavour. Read more A great, high fibre alternative to arborio rice, spelt is an ancient wholegrain that brings a nutty element to this 'risotto' which your gut will love. Plus we've added vibrant carrots and warming, medicinal sage for a delicious earthy flavour.

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
55 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Grains, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

449kcal
Calories
19g
Total Fat
62g
Carbs
15g
Sugars
14g
Protein
12g
Fibre
4mg
Iron
22%
 
134mg
Magnesium
32%
 
356mg
Phosporus
28%
 
1000mg
Potassium
21%
 
863mg
Sodium
38%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.3mcg
Vitamin B12
13%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.5mg
Vitamin E
30%
 
79mcg
Vitamin B9
20%
 
2514mcg
Vitamin A
279%
 
34mg
Vitamin C
38%
 
2.7mg
Zinc
25%
 
26mcg
Vitamin K
22%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
5.6mg
Vitamin B3
35%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
247mg
Calcium
19%
 
Calories: 449kcal; Total Fat: 19g; Carbs: 62g; Sugars: 15g; Protein: 14g; Fibre: 12g; Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 134mg (32%); Phosporus: 356mg (28%); Potassium: 1000mg (21%); Sodium: 863mg (38%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg (13%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.5mg (30%); Vitamin B9: 79mcg (20%); Vitamin A: 2514mcg (279%); Vitamin C: 34mg (38%); Zinc: 2.7mg (25%); Vitamin K: 26mcg (22%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 5.6mg (35%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Calcium: 247mg (19%)
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Notes

Alternatives:

butternut squash - pumpkin

spelt - pearl barley, arborio rice, buckwheat

For a quicker cook time, and enhanced nutrient bio-availability, try soaking the spelt overnight, then draining well before cooking. You will need to use less liquid.

Parmesan - pecorino, vegetarian hard cheese, feta

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Grains, Gluten
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User comments (1)

Sue 2 months ago

Lovely chewy texture

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