Creamy Pumpkin Perfection: Spiced Pumpkin Risotto Recipe

Today’s Dish: Spiced Pumpkin Risotto

Hello, foodies! Today, I’m excited to share a cozy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for the crisp autumn evenings ahead — Spiced Pumpkin Risotto. This dish combines the creamy texture of traditional risotto with the warm, earthy flavors of pumpkin and a hint of spice. It’s a comforting meal that will surely warm your soul.

To start off, gather the following ingredients:

• 200g Arborio rice
• 300g pumpkin, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 50g butter
• 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare your kitchen tools:

• saucepan
• wooden spoon
• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• grater

Start by heating the vegetable broth in a saucepan over low heat. In another large saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until they’re soft and translucent. Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir well to coat each grain with the butter.

Once the rice is translucent around the edges, add a ladle of warm vegetable broth to the pan. Stir continuously until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding the broth one ladle at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more. This process will take about 20-25 minutes.

About halfway through cooking the rice, add the diced pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to the risotto. Stir well to incorporate the flavors. The pumpkin will cook down and blend beautifully with the risotto, creating a creamy texture and a rich orange color.

Once the rice is creamy and cooked to your desired consistency, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the risotto to rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

This Spiced Pumpkin Risotto recipe yields approximately 4 servings, with each serving weighing around 300 grams. One serving is about 350 calories.

A unique tip for this recipe is to garnish each serving with a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds for added crunch and texture. It adds a lovely contrast to the creamy risotto and enhances the overall dish.

I hope you enjoy making and savoring this Spiced Pumpkin Risotto as much as I do. Feel free to customize it with your favorite herbs or spices to make it your own. Happy cooking!