Ham, Zucchini & Pumpkin Risotto Recipe

Name: Ham, Zucchini & Pumpkin Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups arborio rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup ham, diced; 6 -8 cups hot chicken stock; 1 1/2 cups pumpkin, diced; butternut squash, is a good substitute; 1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups arborio rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup ham, diced
6 -8 cups hot chicken stock
1 1/2 cups pumpkin, diced
butternut squash, is a good substitute
1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat.
2
Add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until onion has softened.
3
Add the wine and cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
4
This should take 3-5 minutes.
5
Add rice, salt pepper and ham and stir to coat evenly.
6
Add 2 cups of stock and stir over medium heat until absorbed.
7
This should take 5-6 minutes.
8
Stir in pumpkin and zucchini.
9
Continue to add as much stock as needed, 1 cup at a time, stirring until rice is creamy and tender but still firm in the centre.
10
This should take 15-18 minutes from the time you add first stock.
11
Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, basil and parmesan cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Ham, Zucchini & Pumpkin Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Ham, Zucchini & Pumpkin Risotto

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