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Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Pumpkin Seed Protein
This Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Pumpkin Seed Protein is the ultimate comfort dish for cool-weather dining. Creamy, rich, and deeply satisfying, it combines classic Italian risotto technique with the warm, earthy flavors of pumpkin and aromatic spices. Adding BareOrganics Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder gives this dish an extra boost of plant-based protein—making it as nourishing as it is delicious.
Whether you’re preparing a cozy family meal or impressing guests with a fall-inspired dinner, this gluten-free, refined sugar-free risotto delivers restaurant-quality flavor and creamy texture every time. It’s also easily adaptable to vegan diets, so everyone at the table can enjoy a bowl of comfort.
Ingredients
- 4 cups gluten-free vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups Arborio rice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional – can substitute with broth)
- 2 teaspoons BareOrganics Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegan alternative)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- Fresh sage leaves or chopped parsley, for garnish
- In a small saucepan, heat the broth over low heat and keep it warm throughout cooking.
Directions
- In a small saucepan, heat the broth over low heat and keep it warm throughout cooking.
- In a large skillet or wide saucepan, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, coating each grain with the oil. The rice should look slightly translucent around the edges.
- Pour in the white wine (if using) and stir until mostly absorbed. Begin adding the warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait for most of the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is tender and creamy, about 18 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin purée, BareOrganics Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until everything is heated through and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Top with crispy sage leaves or fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan before serving.
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