By Vicky
Spelt risotto with squash and sage (ZOE)
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If you’re looking for a comforting recipe that features some of the best seasonal produce and packs in the fibre look no further
Per serving, spelt contains 4x as much fibre as traditional white risotto rice. While both are delicious, we can safely say your microbes will prefer this version 💛
Studies have shown that switching to a high-fibre diet significantly increases good gut bacteria (PMID: 33727392) and yet 91% of adults in the UK and 95% of adults in the US aren’t getting enough of it.
You’ve been asking for more simple, comforting recipes so we’re so happy to share this one with you!
If you have any specific requests for recipes that work well for your ZOE scores let us know in the comments 👇
Serves 2
Updated at: Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:50:12 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
64
Moderate
Glycemic Load
70
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories621.2 kcal (31%)
Total Fat18.3 g (26%)
Carbs108.8 g (42%)
Sugars7 g (8%)
Protein18.3 g (37%)
Sodium406.5 mg (20%)
Fiber19.6 g (70%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Slice the squash and roast in the oven with at 190C for 35 minutes, until soft enough to mash with a fork
Step 2
Cook the spelt according to package instructions
Step 3
In a deep frying pan, add the olive oil followed by the sage leaves
Step 4
Cook for a few minutes until they are crisp, then set aside for garnish keeping the oil in the pan
Step 5
Chop the garlic then place in the pan with the sage infused oil
Step 6
Fry until it begins to turn translucent and smells fragrant then add the now cooked squash and spelt
Step 7
Add half a cup of water and mix until the squash breaks down to form a creamy sauce adding more water as needed
Step 8
Serve the risotto with the crispy sage and if using, a sprinkle of parmesan
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