The Cozy Autumn Dish You Need: Pumpkin Sage Risotto with Maple Glazed

Autumn Recipe: Pumpkin Sage Risotto with Maple Glazed Pecans

Today, I’m excited to share a cozy and flavorful dish perfect for autumn evenings: Pumpkin Sage Risotto with Maple Glazed Pecans. This dish combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the fragrant herbiness of sage, topped with crunchy maple-glazed pecans for a delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients:

• Arborio rice (200g)
• Pumpkin puree (150g)
• Vegetable broth (800ml)
• Onion (1, finely chopped)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Fresh sage leaves (10, chopped)
• Parmesan cheese (50g, grated)
• Butter (2 tbsp)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pecans (100g)
• Maple syrup (2 tbsp)

Kitchen Tools:

• Saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Baking sheet
• Skillet

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and spread the pecans on a baking sheet. Drizzle with maple syrup and a pinch of salt, then roast for about 10-15 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

In a saucepan, heat some olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the minced garlic and chopped sage, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for a few minutes until the grains are lightly toasted.

Gradually add the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. This process will take about 20-25 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.

Once the risotto is cooked, stir in the pumpkin puree, grated Parmesan cheese, and butter until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the pumpkin sage risotto hot, topped with the maple-glazed pecans for a delightful crunch with each bite.

Approximate total weight of the cooked dish: 1100g
Number of servings: 4
Average weight of one serving: 275g
Approximate calorie count per serving: 380 calories

One unique tip for this dish is to drizzle a bit of extra maple syrup on top of each serving for a touch of extra sweetness and shine.

I encourage you to try this Pumpkin Sage Risotto with Maple Glazed Pecans and feel free to customize it with your favorite seasonal ingredients. Enjoy!