Vegan Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Sage

Name: Vegan Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Sage
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, finely chopped; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 large cloves garlic, pressed; 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg; 2 c. arborio rice; 1 c. dry white wine; 4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/4 c. sage leaves; 1 c. pure pumpkin puree; 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast

Ultra-creamy — without the dairy!

Published: Sep 22, 2023

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

541

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No cheese, no problem! Vegetable broth, pumpkin puree, and nutritional yeast provide savory, earthy flavor, and crispy sage lends an aromatic touch that makes this creamy dish perfect for cozy autumn evenings. Plus, no standing and stirring required!

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Ingredients

4 Tbsp.
olive oil, divided
1
small onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and pepper
2
large cloves garlic, pressed
1 tsp.
freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups
arborio rice
1 cup
dry white wine
4 cups
low-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup
sage leaves
1 cup
pure pumpkin puree
2 Tbsp.
nutritional yeast

Directions

1. Step 1Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan on medium. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender and beginning to turn golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and nutmeg and cook 1 minute.
2. Step 2Add rice and cook, stirring to coat, 3 min. Add wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until nearly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth, 11/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is nearly absorbed and rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet on medium. When oil is hot, add sage and cook, stirring often, until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer sage to paper towel–lined plate.
4. Step 4Stir pumpkin puree and nutritional yeast into risotto to combine and warm through. Serve topped with crispy sage and cracked pepper if desired.

Spend less time stirring: Traditionally, risotto requires constant stirring while adding stock in stages. But during our recipe testing, the Test Kitchen staff found that adding all the broth at once yielded similar results—tender, creamy rice—without all the time spent tending the pan.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 541 calories, 15.5 g fat (2 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 978 mg sodium, 90 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 11 g protein

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