Amazingly Easy 15 Minute Pumpkin " Risotto " Recipe

Name: Amazingly Easy 15 Minute Pumpkin " Risotto "
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, to taste; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetarian broth; 3 tablespoons dry white wine; ⅔ cup canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie mix); 4 cups cooked white rice; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, to taste
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetarian broth
3 tablespoons dry white wine
⅔ cup canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie mix)
4 cups cooked white rice
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large saucepan, melt the olive oil and butter together over medium high heat.
2
Add onion and nutmeg and cook, stirring often, until the onion is limp, about 5 minutes.
3
In a bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and a little of the chicken broth until there are no lumps.
4
To the saucepan with the cooked onions, add the remaining broth, wine, pumpkin, and already-cooked rice.
5
Gradually add the cornstarch mixture while stirring continually, then increase heat to high and allow to come to a boil (still while stirring), about 3-4 minutes.
6
Put the cover on the saucepan and remove from heat, then let stand for 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese (reserving some for garnish, if you like).
8
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9
Note: add chicken or vegetarian broth if the consistency isn't what you'd like.

881

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons butter, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, to taste, and more.

Yes, Amazingly Easy 15 Minute Pumpkin " Risotto " falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amazingly Easy 15 Minute Pumpkin " Risotto "

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