Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
This creamy pumpkin risotto is a delightful dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for cozy nights.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over low heat.
- In a separate large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
- Slowly add the warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed.
- Once the rice is tender and creamy, stir in the pumpkin puree and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine when cooking the rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Creamy Pumpkin Risotto, Turkey Bacon Risotto, Comforting Risotto