Pumpkin Risotto

This dish is pure kitchen magic. Creamy and decadent risotto requires stirring with presence. Let the ritual be one of mindfulness, each ladle and each stir a meditation on balance, rhythm, and flow.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Calories: 370

Ingredients Instructions Notes

Ingredients

1 ½ cups arborio rice
4 cups vegetable broth warm
1 onion diced
1 cup pumpkin puree or roasted cubes
½ cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh sage

Instructions

Heat oil and butter, sauté onion until soft.
Add rice, stir until coated.
Add broth one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed. Continue until rice is tender (20–25 minutes).
Stir in pumpkin puree, parmesan, and sage.

Notes

Creamy, aromatic, and elegant - this risotto is autumn sophistication in a bowl. The pumpkin adds a subtle sweetness and a dose of vitamin A, while sage and parmesan bring grounding richness and depth. It’s the kind of meal that feels like self-love served warm.

Nutrition Estimates *

Carbohydrates: ~45 g
Protein: ~9 g
Fat: ~15 g
Fiber: ~2 g

* These values assume 1½ cups arborio rice, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup pumpkin purée (or roasted cubes), ½ cup parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, and fresh sage, divided into 4 servings.