Pumpkin Risotto
This recipe for pumpkin risotto uses a pressure cooker to make quick, hands-free work of this traditionally slow-cooked and continuously stirred dish. Flavored with fresh rosemary, chopped walnuts lend additional texture while a drizzle of walnut oil and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano boost the umami and give a great presentation.
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Heat the pressure cooker insert. Add the butter and oil, stirring until the butter is melted. Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned. Stir in the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
Stir in rice, coating the grains with the fat and toasting for a minute or so.
Stir in the white wine and rosemary; the wine should quickly come to a simmer.
Add the pumpkin puree and 3 1/2 cups broth and stir to combine. Seal the pressure cooker and set the timer to cook at high pressure for 6 minutes.
Quick release the pressure, carefully uncover, and stir in additional broth if desired. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. The rice should be almost al dente; if necessary, continue to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is thickened (timing will vary slightly depending on the pressure cooker).
When the rice is al dente, stir in the chopped walnuts and 2 tablespoons walnut oil. Stir in additional broth if desired to adjust the consistency.
Plate the risotto, topping each serving with a drizzle of walnut oil and a sprinkling of fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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