Is this dish gluten-free?

Yes, it can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free broth.

How can I make it creamier?

Add more vegetable broth or a splash of plant-based cream.

Pair with a fresh salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal.

Pasta

Creamy vegan risotto made with butternut squash, perfect for a hearty and comforting meal.

Per 100 g

164 kcal

1 cup

328 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	31 g / 100g	3 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 10% · Carbs 74% · Fat 16%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 328 kcal) is 16% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 80 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto	164	4 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup	200 g	328 kcal
1/2 cup	100 g	164 kcal

9/10

A healthy carby delight that is filling and can help in weight management when combined with veggies.

Is this dish gluten-free?: Yes, it can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free broth.
How can I make it creamier?: Add more vegetable broth or a splash of plant-based cream.
What can I serve with risotto?: Pair with a fresh salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal.

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