Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Pumpkin Risotto featuring savory turkey and rich parmesan cheese. This creamy dish seamlessly blends the sweetness of pumpkin puree with the nutty flavor of arborio rice, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this risotto offers both simplicity and elegance. Plus, its delightful aroma will draw everyone to the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 qt stock (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ lb turkey, diced
- ½ cup white grape juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the diced turkey in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced onion in the remaining fat until softened.
- Warm the stock in a separate saucepan and whisk in the pumpkin puree.
- Add thyme, salt, and pepper to the onions; stir in arborio rice and toast for one minute.
- Pour in white grape juice and stir until absorbed; gradually add warm stock one scoop at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is absorbed (20-25 minutes).
- Once creamy, remove thyme sprigs and mix in butter and half of the parmesan. Serve topped with crispy turkey and remaining cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg