Description
Pumpkin and Sage Risotto Balls are a delightful fusion of comfort food and seasonal flavors. These golden, crispy bites feature creamy risotto infused with roasted pumpkin and aromatic sage, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or as an impressive appetizer. Easy to prepare yet visually stunning, they’ll leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in Arborio rice for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add vegetable broth, stirring frequently until absorbed (about 20 minutes) until the rice is creamy but al dente.
- Remove from heat; fold in pumpkin puree, sage, and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Let cool for 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, form into balls (about two tablespoons each). Dip each ball into beaten eggs followed by breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil over medium heat or bake at 400°F until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side if frying). Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg