Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe

Recovering from birth requires warmth, nourishment, and easy-to-digest foods—and sweet potato & turmeric risotto delivers all three. Sweet potatoes provide sustained energy, fiber, and vitamin A for healing, while turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties support recovery and immune function.

In traditional postpartum care, warming spices like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon are encouraged to promote circulation, aid digestion, and restore balance after birth. This creamy, easily digestible risotto is gentle on the gut, making it perfect for a mother’s sensitive postpartum system. Soft, simple foods are best during this time, helping the body absorb nutrients without extra stress.

Looking for a nourishing, healing meal? This golden-hued risotto is a postpartum must-have! 🍠✨

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Arborio rice

• 2 cups diced butternut squash

• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• ½ cup grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions:

• Sauté squash in olive oil until soft.

• Add rice, stirring to coat.

• Gradually add stock, one ladle at a time, until absorbed.

• Stir in turmeric and Parmesan before serving.

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