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Hurry Up Pumpkin Rice

Prepare for a full flavor pumpkin palate pleasing prize winning side dish.Who wants to play the hurry up and wait game when you’ve got something as good as this pumpkin rice cooking? Pre-cook the rice for quicker prep time. 
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 2645.17 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoon(s) butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
  • 3 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
  • 4 floz dry white wine
  • 1 cup(s) canned pumpkin
  • 3 cup(s) white rice
  • 3/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 dash(es) fresh-ground pepper

Instructions

 

  • In a 5-quart pan, combine onion, butter, and nutmeg.
  • Stir often over high heat until onion is limp, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Mix the cornstarch smoothly with a little of the chicken broth.
  • Add to pan along with remaining broth, wine, pumpkin, and rice.
  • Stir mixture over high heat until boiling, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Cover and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Sprinkle portions with additional cheese and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ready in 20 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 2645.17kcalCarbohydrates: 477.74gProtein: 66.55gFat: 33.71gSaturated Fat: 19.05gCholesterol: 106.93mgSodium: 4832.24mgFiber: 8.33gSugar: 15.98g

Keyword Pumpkin, Rice, Vegetables
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