Pumpkin Risotto with Turkey Bacon & Parmesan
Pumpkin Risotto with Turkey Bacon and Parmesan is a comforting dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This creamy risotto features the rich sweetness of pumpkin, the savory crunch of turkey bacon, and the depth of parmesan cheese, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or special gatherings. Easy to prepare, this dish allows you to impress your guests with a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Each spoonful offers a velvety mouthfeel and a burst of seasonal goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb turkey bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 qt chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup white apple vinegar
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onion in the bacon fat until softened. Meanwhile, keep the stock warm in a saucepan.
- Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and arborio rice; toast for one minute.
- Add apple vinegar and gradually incorporate warm stock, stirring continuously until absorbed (about 20-25 minutes).
- Remove thyme sprigs; stir in butter and parmesan until melted. Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon and extra parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg