Fall Pumpkin Risotto with Mushrooms and Roasted Pumpkin Seed Oil

Risotto (Serves four)

8 oz. Arborio rice
3 tbl. olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup white wine (Pinot Grigio)
5–6 cups chicken stock
3 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
2 oz. butter
4 oz. heavy cream
1 cup pumpkin puree
Salt and pepper, as needed

Heat oil in pan; add onions and sauté until translucent. Add rice and sauté for two minutes. Deglaze with white wine and reduce to a quarter-cup. Add chicken stock one cup at a time and cook rice over medium heat until al dente. Add butter, cream, Parmesan and pumpkin puree. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

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