Pumpkin Risotto with Turkey Bacon & Parmesan
Indulge in the creamy delight of Pumpkin Risotto with Turkey Bacon and Parmesan, a dish that beautifully captures the essence of autumn. This comforting risotto features rich pumpkin puree, savory turkey bacon, and a hint of fresh thyme, creating a warm and satisfying meal perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. With its creamy texture and aromatic flavors, this dish is not only easy to prepare but is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb Turkey Bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 qt stock, vegetable or chicken
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme sprigs, tied in kitchen twine
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup white apple vinegar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook diced turkey bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion in turkey bacon fat until softened.
- Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and arborio rice; toast for 1 minute.
- Add white apple vinegar and stir until absorbed. Gradually ladle warm stock into the rice mixture, stirring after each addition until fully absorbed (20-25 minutes).
- Remove thyme sprigs. Stir in butter, honey, and half of the parmesan cheese until melted. Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon and remaining parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg