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Harvest Pumpkin Risotto 🎃🍚

This creamy, dreamy risotto is the perfect way to celebrate fall! It's comfort food at its finest, with sweet pumpkin puree and savory parmesan creating the most amazing flavor combo. Your family will be asking for seconds (and thirds!).
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional broth
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds for topping optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the broth in a medium saucepan and keep it warm on low heat throughout the cooking process.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, then add the Arborio rice. Toast the rice, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until the edges become translucent.
  4. Pour in the wine and stir until it's completely absorbed by the rice.
  5. Begin adding the warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until each addition is almost completely absorbed before adding the next ladle. This process takes about 20-25 minutes.
  6. When the rice is creamy and tender with just a slight bite, stir in the pumpkin puree, remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, sage, and nutmeg.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh sage leaves and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired. Enjoy while it's warm and creamy!