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Creamy Risotto with Roast Squash

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Preparation Time 10 minutes Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 Cost Per Serving $3.47
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Ingredients

1 cupShort Grain White Rice (Arborio or Carnaroli)
1Acorn Squash
1 tspAllspice
2 tbspOlive Oil
4 cupsVegetable or Chicken Broth
2Egg Yolks
(optional flavour enhancements for broth)Dried Mushrooms, Miso, Nutritional Yest, Tomato Paste


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wash exterior of squash, place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 25 minutes. Let cool, cut in half, scoop out the seeds and slice into 8 pieces. Drizze with oil, season with salt, pepper and allspice.
  2. In a medium pot, over medium heat, add rice. Toast for about 2 minutes, just until rice feel warm. Add 3 cups of warm broth, stir well. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Whisk egg yolks into remaining broth. Stir into the rice and simmer uncovered until rice is cooked through but still tender. Season to taste.
  4. Remove from heat, and top with roasted squash.
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Nutrition

  • White rice – really? If a symptom of your cancer treatment is diarrhea, then switching to low fibre foods is recommended. The white rice used in this recipe contains one gram fibre per ½ cup and is much easier to digest than brown rice. Go for white rice that is 'enriched'. Enriched white rice has nutrients like iron and folate added back after processing.
  • Dairy Alternatives. It's possible that tolerating lactose after an ostomy is placed may be difficult. Lactose is the natural sugar found in milk. Common symptoms of lactose intolerance are bloating or cramps after consuming dairy products. Opt for lactose-free milk or plant-based beverages like soy, oat, rice, and almond drinks. If your choice is plant-based, go for unsweetened varieties fortified with calcium and vitamin D for extra benefit. Choose soy and oat drinks over rice and almond if you need protein.​
  • A rainbow of veggie goodness! Eating more vegetables boosts health and protects against some types of cancer. The colour of the vegetable is a clue to the health-protective plant compound it contains. The orange squash in this recipe is rich in beta-carotene. Need to follow a low-fibre or low-residue diet? Choose canned or well-cooked low-fibre veggies without skins and seeds, such as red peppers, zucchini, green beans, and mushrooms. Just limit the portion to ½ cup per meal.