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A real Halloween Treat: Butternut Pumpkin Risotto

You are undoubtedly going to be seeing plenty of pumpkins this October but did you know they're great for eating as well as carving? Pumpkins are low calorie, low fat and full of fibre!
You are undoubtedly going to be seeing plenty of pumpkins this October but did you know they're great for eating as well as carving? Pumpkins are low calorie, low fat and full of fibre!

Pumpkin

Ingredients:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 3 cups butternut pumpkin, diced
  • 2L vegetable stock
  • 1 cup continental parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Method:

  1. In a frying pan heat the oil and butter and add the onion.
  2. Add the rice and pumpkin. Saute for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Ladle the stock in a cup at a time taking care to keep stirring.
  4. Stir in the parmesan and parsley and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Food Cloud.