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Creamy butternut squash risotto topped with crispy sage, parmesan and brown butter sits on a candlelit wooden dining table.

About this photo

Warm, moody candlelit dining scene featuring a plated butternut squash risotto, framed by soft bokeh of table candles, glassware and linen. Perfect for fall food editorial, restaurant menu design and cozy dinner content.

Prompt: “photograph of butternut squash risotto with crispy sage leaves, brown butter and shaved parmesan in a wide shallow bowl, candlelit dinner table” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image perfectly matching the brief, with only subtle soft focus on the distant background that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: autumn food photography · risotto with sage · brown butter risotto

Direct file: 1280×1920 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this butternut squash risotto dinner photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Butternut Squash Risotto Dinner” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/butternut-squash-risotto-dinner-906f9af5) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1920 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “photograph of butternut squash risotto with crispy sage leaves, brown butter and shaved parmesan in a wide shallow bowl, candlelit dinner table” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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