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Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Risotto

A creamy and flavorful risotto baked with pumpkin puree and tangy goat cheese, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Risotto Base
  • 1 cup Arborio rice Short-grain rice for risotto
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
Pumpkin Mixture
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree Canned or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Goat cheese Crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Or fresh, if available
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream Optional for creaminess
Topping
  • 1/4 cup Goat cheese For topping
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Risotto
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and Arborio rice, stirring for 2 minutes until rice is lightly toasted.
  4. Gradually add vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  5. Once the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in pumpkin puree, goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, thyme, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake the Risotto
  1. Transfer the risotto mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
  2. Top with additional crumbled goat cheese.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until heated through and slightly golden on top.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

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