Pumpkin Risotto (v)

Often used in Italian Cuisine, pumpkin provides a comforting addition to this risotto. The addition of fresh, hot red pepper gives a spicy kick to this dish.

Recipe

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Ingredients
Equipment

To Serve

Carnaroli Rice

300 grams
Thick vegetable stock

1 litres
White wine

1 glass
Butter

80 grams
Pumpkin

200 grams
Fresh hot red pepper

1
Onion

1
Parmesan, grated

50 grams
Extra virgin olive oil

1
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

1

Large saucepan

Method

1

Chop the onion and the pumpkin; remove the stem and seeds from the red pepper and cut into small pieces.

2

Heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan and lightly fry the onion, pumpkin, red pepper and the rice. Add the thick vegetable stock and stir continuously for 10 minutes until the risotto becomes creamy.

3

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the butter and the grated parmesan cheese, stir well and serve.

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