Pumpkin and Thyme Risotto

1. 1 Arborio ricepack 500 g ≈ $4.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 80 g
2. 2 Pumpkinpack 1 kg ≈ $2.80 180 g
3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 50 g
4. 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 5 g
5. 5 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 15 g
6. 6 Parmesanpack 200 g ≈ $6.00 25 g
7. 7 Vegetable stock cubes to taste
8. 8 Dried thyme 1 g
9. 9 Salt 2 g
10. 10 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Cut the pumpkin² into small cubes, finely chop the onion³, and mince the garlic⁴.

2. Dissolve half a cube of vegetable bouillon in 450 ml of hot water and keep it warm over low heat.

3. Melt the butter⁵ in a wide pan, sauté the onion³ for 3 minutes until soft, then add the garlic⁴ and pumpkin², cooking for another 4 minutes.

4. Add the rice and thyme, stirring for 1 minute until the grains are slightly translucent at the edges.

5. Gradually ladle in the hot broth, stirring frequently, and cook for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender with a firm center.

6. Stir in the grated Parmesan⁶, season with salt and pepper, and mix until creamy. Serve immediately.