This vegan pumpkin risotto is what cozy autumn dreams are made of. It’s creamy, golden and just fancy enough to impress — without making you babysit a pot all night. The pumpkin brings a silky sweetness, while a few crisp sage leaves and toasted seeds on top add just the right whisper of fall flavor. Simple, plant-based and endlessly comforting, this one’s worth stirring up.
Vegan Pumpkin Risotto
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 426 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1-1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine optional
- 4 cups vegetable broth heated
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp. vegan butter
- 3/4 tsp. Himalayan fine pink salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Optional toppings
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- Brown sage butter
- Fried sage leaves
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
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Add Arborio rice to pan and stir to coat with oil. Cook 2-3 minutes, until edges of rice start to look translucent.
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If using, pour in white wine and cook until absorbed by rice.
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Begin adding heated vegetable broth, ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly. Wait until each ½ cup of broth is almost completely absorbed by rice before adding the next ½ cup.
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Continue this process for about 20-25 minutes, until rice is creamy and al dente.
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Stir in pumpkin puree, nutritional yeast and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot, garnished with brown sage butter, fried sage leaves and toasted pumpkin seeds, if desired.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Pumpkin Risotto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 1353mg56%
Potassium 312mg9%
Carbohydrates 73g24%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 10317IU206%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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