PUMPKIN RISOTTO WITH BACON AND PINE NUTS

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This is my first submission to Allrecipes! This is a delicious, comforting risotto with the perfect balance of flavors. I love to experiment in the kitchen. My family loved this recipe, and I hope you do, too. It takes a lot of stirring and patience, but it's well worth it. Please let me know what you think!

Provided by EmilyRose

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

⅓ cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
6 cups hot chicken stock
1 cup mashed pumpkin
¼ cup butter
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup Parmesan cheese
3 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook and stir pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and toasted, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until soft, 4 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir Arborio rice into onion mixture; cook and stir until rice is coated with oil and lightly toasted, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour white wine into rice mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until wine is completely absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour hot chicken stock into rice mixture 1 ladle-full at a time, stirring until liquid is completely absorbed before adding the next, 3 to 7 minutes per ladle-full.
  • Stir pumpkin, butter, and nutmeg into rice mixture until well-combined; remove from heat. Add Parmesan cheese, bacon, chives, and basil; stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 968.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

Jelly Ayala
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I loved the combination of pumpkin and bacon in this risotto. It was a unique and delicious dish.


Street Rat Pie
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and pine nuts added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make it again.


Prashanthi Kulathunga
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler risotto recipes in the future.


Laura Bracewell
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This risotto was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the pumpkin.


Sad boy Jahid
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I'm not a fan of pumpkin, but I actually really enjoyed this risotto. The flavors of the pumpkin, bacon, and pine nuts came together perfectly.


Sana shahwani Shahwani
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The risotto was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I should have added more liquid.


gary chapman
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This risotto was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Indu Chamlagain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the risotto turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.


Faishal Sheikh
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I loved the creamy texture of the risotto and the subtle sweetness of the pumpkin. The bacon and pine nuts added a nice touch of flavor and texture.


hazrat shah
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and pine nuts added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make it again.


Santio Barbosa
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Not a fan of the pumpkin and bacon combination. I think I'll stick to traditional risotto recipes in the future.


LIONEL METET
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The risotto was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I should have added more liquid.


Hadiya Farhan
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This risotto was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some additional vegetables.


Ralph Ashong
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I added a bit of chopped sage to the risotto and it really enhanced the flavor. This is now my go-to recipe for pumpkin risotto.


Jane dada
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I used butternut squash instead of pumpkin and it worked just as well. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and pine nuts added a nice crunch.


Jeeten Rai
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This recipe was easy to follow and the risotto turned out perfectly! The pumpkin gave it a beautiful color and the bacon and pine nuts added a nice touch of flavor.


Mvuye Boniphace
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This risotto was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the pumpkin. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ghani Khan
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I was skeptical about the combination of pumpkin and bacon, but I'm glad I gave it a try. The flavors blended surprisingly well, and the bacon added a nice smokiness to the dish.


RJ Choyon Roy
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Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out amazing! The pumpkin puree and white wine gave the risotto a lovely depth of flavor. Will definitely be making this again.


Olayemi Omolayo
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This pumpkin risotto was an absolute delight! The flavors of pumpkin, bacon, and pine nuts came together perfectly, creating a creamy and comforting dish. I especially loved the crispy texture of the bacon, which added a nice contrast to the soft ris