1 handful of fresh sage leaves or 2 teaspoons dried sage
1 onion (finely diced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
300g arborio rice
50ml white wine (optional can substitute with more stock)
800ml vegetable stock
1tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper (for seasoning)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180 oC
Cut the butternut squash flesh into small cubes and place on a baking tray
Roast for 30-40 minutes until tender
In a large pan heat some olive oil over a medium heat
Add the onion, garlic and sage
Cook for 5 minutes
Stir in the rice
Add in the white wine (if using) and cook until absorbed
Add the vegetable stock one ladle at a time waiting for the liquid to be fully absorbed before adding the next ladle. Note this process can take about 30 minutes
Stir in the butternut squash pieces, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper