Name: Leek and pumpkin risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 litre vegetable stock; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 small leeks, washed, thinly sliced; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 2 cup arborio rice; 750 gram butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, 1.5cm dice; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/3 cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve; 20 gram butter, chopped

Leek and pumpkin risotto

This light, vegetarian risotto is packed with pumpkin, leek and fragrant rosemary, making a flavour-packed and easy family dinner idea when you want to skip the steak.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

30M

Total

45M

Ingredients

1 1/2 litre vegetable stock

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 small leeks, washed, thinly sliced

2 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

2 cup arborio rice

750 gram butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, 1.5cm dice

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/3 cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

20 gram butter, chopped

Method

1.In a medium saucepan, bring stock to simmer on medium. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.

2.In a large heavy based saucepan, heat oil on medium. Saute leek, garlic and rosemary for 5-6 minutes until tender and leek begins to colour. Add rice and pumpkin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute to coat well in oil.

3.Mix in wine, stirring, for 1 minute until absorbed. Add hot stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring, for 15-20 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed. Rice should be creamy with a slight bite.

4.Remove from heat. Stir parmesan and butter through. Season to taste. Set aside, covered, for 1-2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with extra parmesan.

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