Roast Pumpkin and Swiss Chard Risotto
By The Vegetarian Society
Published on 25 April 2022
A great meat free meal that the whole family can enjoy. The pumpkin in this recipe can easily be substituted for butternut squash.Time and servings
45 minsTotal time
4Servings
15 minsPrep time
30 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 50 g of flaked almonds, finely chopped
- 100 ml of vegetarian dry white wine
- 4 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup
- 1 pinch of cinnamon powder
- 225 g of leeks, trimmed and finely chopped
- 250 g of arborio rice
- 1 litre of vegetable stock
- 150 g of swiss chard
- 1.5 tbsp of single cream
- 600 g of pumpkin
Method
Step 1
Cut the pumpkin into quarters, peel and de-seed. Then cut into thick slices/segments (approx 12-15cm) and place in a roasting pan. Mix together 2 tbsp oil, maple syrup and cinnamon and drizzle over the pumpkin. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender, take out of the oven and cut into large dice.Step 2
In a small frying pan heat 1 tsp oil and lightly toast the almonds until golden. Set aside.Step 3
Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan and sauté the leek until soft. Add the rice and stir until the grains are well coated and slightly golden. Pour in the wine and stir until it is absorbed.Step 4
Add one ladle of hot stock and simmer until absorbed. Repeat. After 10 minutes add the chard and let wilt. Continue to add stock at intervals and cook until absorbed into the rice (you may not need all the stock). Season well with salt and pepper.Step 5
Once rice is tender but still very slightly al dente, add the cream and cook for a further minute before adding the pumpkin. Remove from heat, cover and rest for 2 minutes. When ready to serve sprinkle over the roasted almonds and a squeeze of lemon juice