High Protein Pumpkin Risotto
Elevate your comfort food game with this High Protein Pumpkin Risotto, a creamy and wholesome twist on the classic risotto. Packed with seasonal flavors and nutritious ingredients, this dish combines velvety pumpkin puree with protein-rich chickpeas and fresh spinach for a satisfying, hearty meal. Arborio rice is slowly simmered with vegetable broth and a splash of white wine to achieve the signature creamy texture, while grated Parmesan cheese and fragrant fresh thyme add layers of richness and aroma. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this nutritious risotto is ready in under 45 minutes and delivers fall-inspired flavor with every bite. Garnish with extra Parmesan and thyme for a stunning presentation that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 0.5 cup white wine
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed chickpeas
- 0.5 cup, grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups, fresh spinach
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the arborio rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice with oil. Toast the rice for 2 minutes.
Pour in the white wine and cook, stirring frequently, until the wine is absorbed, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the vegetable broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more.
Once all the broth is absorbed and the rice is creamy and tender, stir in the pumpkin puree and chickpeas.
Mix in the grated parmesan cheese, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Fold in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
Serve the risotto warm, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 5050 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.5 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.1 g | 197% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 84.2 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 971 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 4180 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
