13 Savory Thanksgiving Sides More Exciting Than the Turkey

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Creamy Pumpkin Sage Risotto

Overhead view of a white ceramic bowl filled with creamy pumpkin sage risotto, garnished with fresh sage, centered on a white quartz countertop.

Pumpkin adds creaminess and sage brings the holiday flavor. Risotto takes a little time, but it’s the kind of side that makes people stop and say “wow.”

Creamy Pumpkin Sage Risotto

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cup arborio rice

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée

  • 3 cups vegetable broth, warmed

  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or parmesan (optional)

  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a pan, add onion, and cook until softened. Stir in arborio rice.
  • Add broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more, until rice is tender and creamy (about 20 minutes).
  • Stir in pumpkin purée, sage, and nutritional yeast/parmesan. Season to taste and serve warm.
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13 Savory Thanksgiving Sides More Exciting Than the Turkey

Creamy Pumpkin Sage Risotto

Overhead view of a white ceramic bowl filled with creamy pumpkin sage risotto, garnished with fresh sage, centered on a white quartz countertop.

Pumpkin adds creaminess and sage brings the holiday flavor. Risotto takes a little time, but it’s the kind of side that makes people stop and say “wow.”

Creamy Pumpkin Sage Risotto

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cup arborio rice

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée

  • 3 cups vegetable broth, warmed

  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or parmesan (optional)

  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a pan, add onion, and cook until softened. Stir in arborio rice.
  • Add broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more, until rice is tender and creamy (about 20 minutes).
  • Stir in pumpkin purée, sage, and nutritional yeast/parmesan. Season to taste and serve warm.
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Follow @dinnerendeavor on Pinterest