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Pumpkin Risotto

Pumpkin Risotto Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree or 1 small pumpkin, peeled, cubed, and roasted
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup white wine optional
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream optional, for creaminess
  • Fresh parsley or sage for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the broth:

  • Heat the broth in a saucepan and keep it warm over low heat.

Sauté the onion and garlic:

  • In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Toast the rice:

  • Add the Arborio rice to the pan with the onion and garlic, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.

Add the wine (optional):

  • If using white wine, pour it into the pan and stir until it is mostly absorbed by the rice, about 2-3 minutes.

Cook the risotto:

  • Begin adding the warm broth, one ladle at a time, to the rice mixture.
  • Stir constantly and allow each addition of broth to be absorbed before adding the next.
  • Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is creamy and tender but still slightly firm (al dente).

Add the pumpkin:

  • Stir in the pumpkin puree (or roasted pumpkin cubes) and thyme.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes, adding a little more broth if needed to maintain the creamy texture.

Finish the risotto:

  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream (if using) until well combined.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve:

  • Garnish with fresh parsley or sage, and a little extra Parmesan if desired.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your creamy pumpkin risotto!

Notes

This Pumpkin Risotto is a deliciously creamy and savory dish with the subtle sweetness of pumpkin and rich flavors from Parmesan and thyme. It's a perfect fall comfort food, ideal for a cozy dinner or festive gathering!