Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with our Creamy Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Risotto. This comforting dish delivers a delightful blend of creamy goat cheese and savory pumpkin, perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. With its rich texture and aromatic herbs, each bite promises satisfaction and warmth. Easy to prepare, this baked risotto allows you to enjoy time with your guests while it cooks to perfection. Top it off with dried cranberries and crunchy pumpkin seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
- 2 cloves of garlic (grated or minced)
- 1 1/2 cups arborio brown rice
- 1/2 cup dry white grape juice
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chopped sage
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces goat cheese (reserve one ounce for topping the risotto)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a glass measuring cup, whisk together 1 cup of vegetable broth and pumpkin purée; set aside.
- In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté shallots for one minute until softened, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
- Deglaze the pot with dry white grape juice, scraping any brown bits. Add the pumpkin broth mixture, remaining vegetable broth, herbs, spices, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in arborio rice, cover the pot, remove from heat, and bake for 60-70 minutes until rice is tender.
- Once baked, stir in goat cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot topped with additional goat cheese, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg