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Light and creamy Pumpkin Risotto.
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3 from 4 votes

Light and Creamy Pumpkin Risotto

A better-for-you version of this Italian classic.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pumpkin Risotto
Servings: 7

Ingredients

  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups pumpkin pure 400 g.
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 l.
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Begin adding the broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly after each addition. Continue adding broth until the rice is cooked through, about 18 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt, pumpkin pure, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Just 3 WW points per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 289g | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7.8g | Fat: 2.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 2.9mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 3.9g | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1.3mg