Pumpkin Risotto

Name: Pumpkin Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 473 milliliters Arborio rice; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 237 milliliters canned pumpkin; 1 liters chicken broth; 1 Tbsp minced fresh sage; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 Tbsps maple syrup; 0 teaspoons nutmeg; 158 milliliters onion, finely chopped; 177 milliliters grated Parmesan; 283 grams fresh pumpkin, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 cups); 5 Tbsps unsalted butter

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pumpkin Risotto a try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains roughly 11g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 434 calories. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you have nutmeg, parmesan, pumpkin, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat chicken broth in a saucepan and keep warm.

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Chicken Broth

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In a large saucepan, heat 3 Tbsp. butter over medium heat.

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Butter

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Add onion and cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

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Onion

Add rice, fresh pumpkin and nutmeg. Stir for about a minute, making sure all rice is coated in butter.

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Pumpkin

Butter

Nutmeg

Rice

Add 1 cup chicken broth, stirring well; reduce heat to low. Once broth is incorporated, add 1/2 cup more broth, stirring constantly. Continue to add broth in 1/2 cup increments as rice absorbs liquid, until rice is cooked. Rice will take about 25 minutes to cook and should be creamy but al dente when done.

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In last few minutes of cooking, stir in canned pumpkin and maple syrup.

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Maple Syrup

Remove risotto from heat and stir in remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, Parmesan, sage, salt and pepper.

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Let rest a few minutes before serving.

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Servings:

473milliliters

Arborio rice 0teaspoons

black pepper 237milliliters

canned pumpkin 1liters

chicken broth 1Tbsp

minced fresh sage 2teaspoons

kosher salt 2Tbsps

maple syrup 0teaspoons

nutmeg 158milliliters

onion, finely chopped 177milliliters

grated Parmesan 283grams

fresh pumpkin, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 cups)5Tbsps

unsalted butter

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.