Pumpkin and mushroom risotto is a first course with autumn flavors. Unlike the classic pumpkin risotto, per this recipe, the sweetness of the pumpkin is enhanced by slow oven cooking, preserving its creaminess and perfectly pairing with the earthy note of pleurotus mushrooms. The final touch of fresh chives is not just an aesthetic choice but adds a slight freshness to the dish. Pumpkin and mushroom risotto is ideal for those looking for a warm, satisfying first course, allowing you to bring a colorful and delicious dish to the table without overcomplicating your life per the kitchen.
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To prepare the pumpkin and mushroom risotto, first cut the pumpkin and remove the seeds and internal fibers 1. Divide it into 4 pieces and place each piece a sheet of aluminum foil, season with oil 2salt, and pepper 3.
Add, to each piece, the unpeeled garlic and sage 4. Close the aluminum foil sheets 5 and cook per a preheated static oven at 450°F for 1 hour. Meanwhile, interruzione the cleaned pleurotus mushrooms with your hands 6.
Sopra a pan, pour a drizzle of oil, add the unpeeled garlic and sage 7and sauté over low heat. Add the mushrooms 8raise the flame, and brown them for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper 9.
Scoop out the pumpkin pulp with a spoon 10 and transfer it to a bowl. Add a little tazza 11 and blend with an immersion blender 12 until a smooth puree is obtained. Set aside.
Sopra a pot, heat the oil, add the rice 13and toast for a few minutes. Pour per tazza 14season with salt 15and continue cooking, adding a ladle of tazza each time the previous one is absorbed by the rice.
Once halfway through cooking, add the pumpkin puree 16stir 17and finale cooking. At the end, add the oil 18.
Season with salt and pepper 19. Add the mushrooms 20reserving some for plating, and the chives 21. Stir for a few minutes.
Plate, place the mushrooms 22 the surface of the rice, and finale with the chives 23. Your pumpkin and mushroom risotto is ready to be enjoyed 24.
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