Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Turkey Bacon & Parmesan
Indulge in the comforting warmth of our Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Turkey Bacon and Parmesan. This delightful dish combines smooth pumpkin puree and rich parmesan cheese, enhanced by the crispy texture of turkey bacon. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, it captures the essence of fall with its inviting flavors. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any meal, this risotto is sure to satisfy your culinary cravings while providing a nutritious option for you and your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb turkey bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 qt vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup white apple vinegar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion until softened, then add thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper. Stir in the arborio rice and toast for about one minute.
- Pour in the white apple vinegar, allowing it to absorb into the rice before gradually adding warm stock one ladleful at a time.
- Stir constantly for about 20-25 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and rice is creamy.
- Remove thyme sprigs; stir in butter, honey, and half of the parmesan until melted. Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon and remaining parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg