Pumpkin and Pistachio Risotto Recipe

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Pumpkin and Pistachio Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Bring to boil broth or water, reduce to simmer.
  2. Ladle a little liquid into small bowl.
  3. Add the saffron threads and leave to infuse.
  4. Heat the oil in pan, add the onion and garlic, cook 5 minutes till soft.
  5. Add the pumpkin and rice and cook few minutes more till rice looks transparent.
  6. Pour in the wine and allow it to boil hard.
  7. When it is absorbed add a quarter of the broth or water and the infused saffron and liquid.
  8. Stir just till all the liquid is absorbed.
  9. Gradually add a ladleful of broth or water at a time, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more and stir constantly.
  10. Cook the rice for about 25-30 minutes, till al dente.
  11. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cover the pan and leave to stand 5 minutes.
  12. To finish, stir in the pistachios and marjoram or oregano.
  13. Season with salt and pepper and nutmeg.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 902.93 Kcal (3780 kJ)
Calories from fat 203.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.57g 35%
Cholesterol 6.24mg 2%
Sodium 1704.6mg 71%
Potassium 1518.95mg 32%
Total Carbs 141.11g 47%
Sugars 15.91g 64%
Dietary Fiber 9.16g 37%
Protein 21.99g 44%
Vitamin C 30.6mg 51%
Iron 7.1mg 39%
Calcium 201mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.56 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.96g 35%
Cholesterol 0.82mg 2%
Sodium 223.81mg 71%
Potassium 199.44mg 32%
Total Carbs 18.53g 47%
Sugars 2.09g 64%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 37%
Protein 2.89g 44%
Vitamin C 4mg 51%
Iron 0.9mg 39%
Calcium 26.4mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.1
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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