Roast Pumpkin and Feta Risotto Recipe
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Roast Pumpkin and Feta Risotto

By: MEL_JADE 
"This tasty dish combines the sweetness of roast pumpkin and salty taste of feta cheese to create a sensational risotto."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 6 ounces feta cheese, cubed
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups Arborio rice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Place pumpkin in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm. Transfer pumpkin to baking dish, and brush with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan. Cook onion and garlic until tender. Stir in rice, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add vegetable broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing all the liquid to be absorbed before adding more broth. Continue cooking until the rice is tender to the tooth, and then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. When the pumpkin is almost done, place feta on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until the cheese is hot, and is beginning to melt along the edges.
  5. Mash 1/2 of the pumpkin, and stir into the risotto with the spinach. Ladle risotto into bowls, and top with remaining pumpkin cubes and heated feta.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 615 | Total Fat: 13.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2004 by Mallory   view full review
A winner -- literally! I'm a college student and my dorm sponsored a cooking contest for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2004 by Susan Stone   view full review
This took me somewhat longer than the specified time, but the finished dish was well worth it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by CERAWALLACE   view full review
Wow! This was absolutely delicious and so beautiful to present as well. (I served it in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by RoseRedGetsAway   view full review
I gave this recipe full rating, because I believe in it, but I had a horrible time. It was my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2004 by Pesco   view full review
Mmmm, the pumpkin in this is so delicious despite the hassle it is to cut up (wonder if it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by Michelle   view full review
We loved this recipe! The sweetness of the pumpkin mixed with the tanginess of the feta are a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2005 by ANGJOHN1   view full review
Superb!! So smooth and creamy yet without any cheese in the risotto!! I added a whole clove...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2004 by LynnInHK   view full review
Very good flavor and presentation too. The mashed pumpkin added to the rice makes the dish. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2005 by mbr   view full review
This recipe was delicious! I used chicken broth instead of vegetable, and used 6 cups instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2005 by stikychikn   view full review
This was fantastic, tasted great and looks sensational...definately a keeper as a main or...

 

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