Pumpkin Risotto Recipe | Maggie Beer
Pumpkin Risotto is a mouthwatering dish made with roasted pumpkin, verjuice, onions, garlic, and parmesan. Maggie Beer, a renowned culinary expert, shares her recipe for this simple and gentle dish that is perfect for any occasion. The key to enhancing the flavor of the pumpkin lies in roasting it to perfection. The rich and creamy texture of the risotto is achieved by cooking the onions slowly until they are beautifully caramelized. The addition of verjuice instead of wine adds a unique flavor and elevates the taste of the pumpkin. With each ladle of stock added, the risotto becomes more luscious and the aroma fills the kitchen. The roasted pumpkin is then added, releasing all its flavors and infusing the rice with its delicate sweetness. The dish is topped with a generous amount of parmesan and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, adding the final touch of richness and elegance. Serve this delightful recipe to four people and watch their faces light up with joy. It's a dish that is not only delicious but also visually appealing, with the beautifully roasted pumpkin on top and the vibrant green of the freshly picked flat-leaf parsley. Enjoy the simplicity and the comforting flavors of this incredible Pumpkin Risotto.
Ingredients:
- Pumpkin
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Onions
- Garlic
- Arborio rice
- Verjuice
- Chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarians)
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley
Cooking steps:
- Preheat the oven and roast the pumpkin with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- In a pan, sauté the onions until caramelized and then add the garlic.
- Add the Arborio rice and coat it with the butter.
- Pour verjuice into the pan and let it simmer until absorbed.
- Gradually add chicken stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly.
- Once the stock is absorbed, add half of the roasted pumpkin and continue cooking.
- Serve the risotto with the remaining roasted pumpkin on top.
- Garnish with fresh flat-leaf parsley and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
