15 Minute Pumpkin Risotto
1 onion, about 8 oz, chopped 2 tsp lowfat margarine 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 2 tbsp cornstarch 3 1/2 cup nonfat veg chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup canned pumpkin 3 cup precooked dried white rice 1/2 cup nonfat parmesan cheese salt and pepper
In a 4-5 quart pan, combine onion, butter, and nutmeg. Stir often over high heat until onion is limp, 3-4 minutes.
Mix the cornstarch smoothly with a little of the chicken broth. Add to pan along with remaining broth, wine, pumpkin, and rice. Stir mixture over high heat until boiling, 3-4 minutes. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle portions with additional cheese and add salt and pepper to taste.
Make 4 servings |