Risotto with Butternut Squash and Sage

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts
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Ingredients

  • ½ (16-oz) pkg peeled, diced butternut squash
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt, divided
  • ¼ tsp pepper, divided
  • 1 (8.8-oz) pouch microwavable brown rice
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 oz ⅓-less-fat cream cheese (about 2 Tbsp)
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss squash with oil and ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until tender, stirring after 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, microwave rice according to package directions. Whisk together broth and flour in a bowl until blended. Bring to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cream cheese; stir until melted.
  3. Add rice and ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper to sauce; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Stir in squash, Parmesan, and sage.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg halved Brussels sprouts
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine Brussels sprouts, oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in an even layer.
  2. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring in nuts during last 8 minutes of cooking.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
290
167
457
Fat (g) 11 11 22
Sat. Fat (g) 3 1 4
Protein (g) 9 7 16
Carb (g) 34 15 49
Fiber (g) 3 6 9
Sodium (mg) 430 232 662

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