Harvest Pumpkin Risotto 🎃🍚
- 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)
- Heat the broth in a medium saucepan and keep it warm on low heat throughout the cooking process.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour in the wine and stir until it's completely absorbed by the rice.
- 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.
- When the rice is creamy and tender with just a slight bite, stir in the pumpkin puree, remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, sage, and nutmeg.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh sage leaves and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired. Enjoy while it's warm and creamy!