Low Fat Pumpkin Risotto
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of fall with this Low Fat Pumpkin Risotto, a lighter twist on the classic Italian dish. Made with Arborio rice, nutrient-rich pumpkin puree, and fragrant fresh sage, this recipe achieves a luxurious texture without excess fat. Slowly stirred with warm low-sodium vegetable broth, each bite is infused with creamy goodness and subtle hints of Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner or seasonal celebration, this risotto is as nutritious as it is delicious, ready in under an hour and easy to prepare. Impress your guests with this wholesome dish that captures autumn in every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh sage
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable broth and water over low heat. Keep it warm but not boiling.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the Arborio rice to the skillet, stirring to coat the rice with the oil. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes until it becomes slightly translucent.
Begin adding the warm vegetable broth to the rice, one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until each addition is almost absorbed before adding the next. This should take about 18-20 minutes.
When the rice has absorbed most of the broth and is creamy in texture, stir in the pumpkin puree. Mix thoroughly.
Add salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh sage. Stir to combine the flavors.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it melts evenly into the risotto.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with extra sage leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1949 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.3 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1680 mg | 36% | |
*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.
