Pumpkin and Spinach Risotto

Pumpkin and Spinach Risotto

A creamy Italian-style risotto with roasted pumpkin, tender spinach, Parmesan, and sage.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C.

    Cookware: oven

  2. Step 2

    Spread the pumpkin on the baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, sage, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper. Roast until tender and browned at the edges.

    Timer: 25 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 500.0 gr Pumpkin, 6.0 gr Sage, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  3. Step 3

    Bring the vegetable stock to a gentle simmer, then keep it hot over low heat.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: medium saucepan

  4. Step 4

    Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, then cook until soft and translucent without browning.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Onion, 2.0 gr Salt, 42.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the garlic and Arborio rice. Stir over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and the rice edges appear slightly translucent.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Arborio Rice, 8.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Pour in the wine and stir until it is almost completely absorbed.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 ml dry white wine

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Add the hot stock one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently over medium heat. Allow each addition to be mostly absorbed before adding the next; continue until all the stock is incorporated and the rice is creamy and al dente.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 960.0 ml Vegetable Stock

    Cookware: ladle, large deep skillet, medium saucepan, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Fold the roasted pumpkin and spinach into the risotto. Cook over low heat just until the spinach wilts and the pumpkin is hot.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Spinach

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

  9. Step 9

    Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan, the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and the remaining 1 gr black pepper, then rest briefly and serve while loose and creamy.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 80.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: Low when freshly cooked, but cooked rice requires prompt cooling if stored.

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers, use within 3 days, and reheat until steaming hot throughout.

Risk factors

  • hot stock and steam can cause burns
  • cooked rice may become unsafe when held warm or cooled slowly