- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups arborio rice
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1- 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus more for serving
- 5 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled for serving
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Melt one tbsp of butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the fresh thyme and rice, and cook for about 3 mins, stirring constantly, until semi-translucent. Pour in the wine and cook until reduced by half.
Stir in the chicken broth and pumpkin puree, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Place the lid on and bake for 25 mins or until the rice is fully cooked and there is not too much excess liquid.
Add the Parmesan cheese and the remaining 2 tbsp of butter, and stir until melted. Serve with crispy cooked chopped bacon and extra Parmesan on top.
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg