Brown Rice Risotto with Pumpkin

Name: Brown Rice Risotto with Pumpkin
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 296 milliliters uncooked brown Arborio or other short-grain rice; 227 grams package presliced cremini mushrooms; 118 milliliters dry white wine; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 28 grams 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 591 milliliters (1/2-inch) cubed peeled fresh pumpkin; 79 milliliters finely chopped shallots; 946 milliliters organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic); 828 milliliters water

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Brown Rice Risotto with Pumpkin a try. One portion of this dish contains about 6g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 253 calories. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. If you have wine, teaspoon oregano, vegetable broth, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.

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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Add shallots; cook 1 minute or until tender, stirring constantly.

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Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

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Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid has evaporated.

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Add rice; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth mixture; cook 6 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.

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Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 55 minutes total). Stir in pumpkin during last 15 minutes of cooking time. Stir in cheese and remaining ingredients.

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