Description
Pumpkin Risotto with Turkey Bacon & Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food for fall evenings. This creamy and flavorful dish features the sweetness of pumpkin puree, the crispiness of turkey bacon, and the richness of parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this risotto offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors, while being easy to prepare in just 30 minutes. Impress your guests or enjoy a comforting meal at home with this delicious recipe that brings seasonal ingredients to life.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb Turkey Bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 qt stock (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- thyme sprigs
- white apple vinegar
- honey
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy; transfer to paper towels.
- Sauté diced onion in bacon fat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and arborio rice; toast for 1 minute.
- Add white apple vinegar, then gradually incorporate warm stock one ladle at a time until fully absorbed (20-25 minutes).
- Remove thyme sprigs; mix in butter, honey, and parmesan cheese until melted. Serve garnished with crispy bacon and extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg