Pumpkin Risotto With Leek And Yoghurt -

Pumpkin Risotto With Leek And Yoghurt

Risottos are usually quite high in fat as they are generally made with cream, butter and cheese. This version uses less cheese and low-fat yoghurt.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
350g (12oz) pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2.5cm (1in) dice
2 leeks, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped sage
Freshly ground black pepper
2 onions, finely chopped
1 heaped teaspoon thyme leaves
1 fresh bay leaf
225g (8oz) Arborio (risotto) rice
1 glass dry white wine
1 litre (1¾ pints) vegetable stock, boiling
25g (1oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
85g (3oz) low-fat Greek yoghurt
2 tablespoons flat parsley, chopped

Details

Serves: 4

Method

Heat half of the oil in a large sauté pan, add the pumpkin and cook over a fairly high heat for about 5 minutes until lightly caramelised, tossing occasionally. Reduce the heat, add the leeks and sage, and cook over a gentle heat, stirring occasionally, for another 2-3 minutes until softened but not coloured and the pumpkin is completely tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Season with black pepper, tip into a bowl and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the pumpkin pan, then tip in the onions, thyme and bay leaf and cook for a few minutes until softened but not coloured, stirring occasionally. Add the rice to the onion mixture and continue to cook for another minute, stirring to ensure that all the grains are well coated. Pour in the wine and allow to bubble down, stirring until it is completely absorbed. Begin to add the boiling stock a ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Allow each addition to be almost completely absorbed before adding the next. After approximately 20 minutes, add the pumpkin mixture, the Parmesan, yoghurt and parsley, and stir energetically to combine. Season with black pepper to taste and serve immediately with a big bowl of salad leaves.

Per serving:- 359 kcals, 10g fat, 3g saturated fat, 54g carbohydrate, 0.41g sodium

Related food category:

• Rice, Grain and Pulses
• Vegetable and Side Dishes