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Pumpkin & Saffron Millet Risotto

Millet makes for an amazing high fibre and protein option for a risotto.

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Total time
5 min

Prep 5 min · Cook 0 min

Servings
2
  • gluten free
  • refined sugar free
  • dairy free
  • soy free
  • vegetarian
  • vegan
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop pumpkin, toss in 1 tbsp olive oil and season, then place in oven at 200C for approx 25 mins or until soft

  2. 2

    I leave the skin on

  3. 3

    In the meantime heat olive oil in large pan, add onion and cook until soft

  4. 4

    Next add the garlic and cook for a couple of mins

  5. 5

    Then add the millet and stir in adding the white wine shortly after and cook off

  6. 6

    Next add the saffron and begin slowly adding the stock

  7. 7

    Keep admiring it cup by cup, stirring regularly until it’s all absorbed by the millet

  8. 8

    If you need a little extra liquid just add more water until millet is cooked al dente

  9. 9

    Add the roasted pumpkin and nutritional yeast and stir in until creamy, season well with salt and pepper

  10. 10

    Serve with parsley and a squeeze of lemon