15-Minute Pumpkin Risotto
James Carrier
Yields Makes 4 servings

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a 4- to 5-quart pan, combine onion, butter, and nutmeg. Stir often over high heat until onion is limp, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 2
2

Mix the cornstarch smoothly with a little of the chicken broth. Add to pan along with remaining broth, wine, pumpkin, and rice. Stir mixture over high heat until boiling, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.

Step 3
3

Stir in 3/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle portions with additional cheese and add salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

 1 onion (about 8 oz.), chopped
 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
 1/2 cup dry white wine
 1 cup canned pumpkin
 3 cups precooked dried white rice
  About 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  Salt and fresh-ground pepper

Directions

Step 1
1

In a 4- to 5-quart pan, combine onion, butter, and nutmeg. Stir often over high heat until onion is limp, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 2
2

Mix the cornstarch smoothly with a little of the chicken broth. Add to pan along with remaining broth, wine, pumpkin, and rice. Stir mixture over high heat until boiling, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.

Step 3
3

Stir in 3/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle portions with additional cheese and add salt and pepper to taste.

15-Minute Pumpkin Risotto

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