Nut-Free Savory Pumpkin Rice
Indulge in the cozy comfort of Nut-Free Savory Pumpkin Rice, a flavorful dish that seamlessly combines creamy pumpkin puree with aromatic spices for an autumn-inspired twist on classic rice recipes. Perfect for family dinners or seasonal gatherings, this nut-free recipe features tender long-grain white rice infused with cinnamon, cumin, and paprika, heightened by sautéed onion and garlic for depth of flavor. Simmered in vegetable broth and finished with fresh thyme and parsley, each bite offers a harmonious blend of warmth and earthiness. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a versatile side dish or stand-alone meal that’s both allergy-friendly and irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, for garnish chopped parsley
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and saute for about 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice starts to look slightly toasted.
Add the pumpkin puree and stir until it's well combined with the rice and onion mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in fresh thyme leaves.
Transfer the rice to a serving bowl or platter and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.6 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 3529 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.0 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1823 mg | 39% | |
*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.
