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Pumpkin Risotto recipe
Pumpkin risotto is a creamy, savory dish made with rice, pumpkin, broth, and various seasonings. It's a popular Northern Italian dish, especially in the regions where pumpkins are abundant during the fall season.The starchy rice and creamy texture of the pumpkin combine to create a luxurious mouthfeel, while the natural sweetness of the pumpkin contrasts beautifully with the savory ingredients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 778 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 450 g pumpkin 1 pound (the pulp of butternut squash or cabocha)
- 1 onion medium
- 1.5 liters broth 6 cups, vegetable
- 400 g rice 2 cups, Carnaroli or Arborio
- 80 g butter ¾ stick, unsalted
- 120 g parmigiano reggiano 1 ⅓ cups, grated
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- pepper to taste (optional)
- alt to taste
Instructions
- Remove the seeds and skin of the pumpkin and cut it into small pieces.
- Cut the onion and place it in a stainless steel pan with the oil and half the butter. Let it sautè over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the pieces of pumpkin and a little of hot vegetable stock.
- Let cook covered with the lid for about 10 minutes until the pumpkin starts to become soft. When the pumpkin has absorbed almost all of the broth and you see that the onion and pumpkin have become a cream, add the rice.
- Mix well and then add the hot vegetable broth, very little at a time stirring constantly. Then let it cook; it will take about 15 minutes. Add a little fine salt according to your taste.
- Finally turn off the heat and add the Parmigiano cheese and the remaining butter. Mix to make the pumpkin risotto creamy. If you like, add some freshly ground black pepper. Serve pumpkin risotto immediately, hot and creamy.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
778kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
2107mg
(88%)
Potassium
570mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
11105IU
(222%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
418mg
(42%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 778
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 778kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 2107mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 570mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 11105IU | 222% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 418mg | 42% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.