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Pumpkin and Broccoli Risotto

You can also use any combination of the following vegetables: mushrooms, zucchini, capsicum or spinach instead of or with the pumpkin and broccoli.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
2 cups arborio rice
375 ml (13 fl oz) can of unsweetened evaporated milk
1 litre chicken stock
500g (18 oz) peeled and chopped pumpkin
2 cups broccoli florets
salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a pan, add garlic and onion and fry for 1 minute. Add uncooked rice, stir to combine.
  2. Add stock, evaporated milk and pumpkin, bring to the boil, reduce heat, simmer covered for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent rice from sticking.
  3. Add broccoli, salt and pepper, simmer covered for 5 minutes.
  4. If desired, serve garnished with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Times and Serving Sizes

Serves: 4 People
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Medium