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Roast Pumpkin and Feta Risotto

SUBMITTED BY: MEL_JADE PHOTO BY: CERAWALLACE

"This tasty dish combines the sweetness of roast pumpkin and salty taste of feta cheese to create a sensational risotto."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 25 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 1/4 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 6 ounces feta cheese, cubed
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups Arborio rice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Place pumpkin in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm. Transfer pumpkin to baking dish, and brush with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan. Cook onion and garlic until tender. Stir in rice, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add vegetable broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing all the liquid to be absorbed before adding more broth. Continue cooking until the rice is tender to the tooth, and then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. When the pumpkin is almost done, place feta on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until the cheese is hot, and is beginning to melt along the edges.
  5. Mash 1/2 of the pumpkin, and stir into the risotto with the spinach. Ladle risotto into bowls, and top with remaining pumpkin cubes and heated feta.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2004 by Mallory
A winner -- literally! I'm a college student and my dorm sponsored a cooking contest for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2004 by MISSLUCKYTOES
This took me somewhat longer than the specified time, but the finished dish was well worth it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by CERAWALLACE
Wow! This was absolutely delicious and so beautiful to present as well. (I served it in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2004 by Pesco
Mmmm, the pumpkin in this is so delicious despite the hassle it is to cut up (wonder if it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by Michelle
We loved this recipe! The sweetness of the pumpkin mixed with the tanginess of the feta are a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by RoseRedGetsAway
I gave this recipe full rating, because I believe in it, but I had a horrible time. It was my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2005 by ANGJOHN1
Superb!! So smooth and creamy yet without any cheese in the risotto!! I added a whole clove... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2004 by LynnInHK
Very good flavor and presentation too. The mashed pumpkin added to the rice makes the dish. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2005 by stikychikn
This was fantastic, tasted great and looks sensational...definately a keeper as a main or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2005 by mbr