Low-Fat Pumpkin and Pistachio Risotto

12 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 lbs pumpkin, in cubes (900g)
  • 23 cup apple juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 12 cup pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon saffron thread

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring stock to boil and reduce to a simmer.
  2. 2
    Put 2 tBspns in a small bowl and add saffron threads to infuse.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a pan.
  4. 4
    Cook onion and garlic for 5 minute.
  5. 5
    Add rice and pumpkin and cook for a few min until rice is transparent.
  6. 6
    Pour apple juice in and allow to bubble hard.
  7. 7
    When the juice is absorbed, add 1/4 of the stock, and the saffron liquid.
  8. 8
    Stir until the liquid is absorbed.
  9. 9
    Add the rest of the hot stock gradually, a scoop at a time, to allow it to absorb.
  10. 10
    Stir constantly.
  11. 11
    After 20-30 min the rice should be golden yellow and creamy.
  12. 12
    Stir in cheese, cover and leave for 5 minute.
  13. 13
    To finish, stir in nutmeg and oregano and serve.

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