Pumpkin Rice: Your New Favorite Fall Side Dish
Pumpkin rice is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. Pumpkin, rice, savory broth, and Parmesan - the ultimate cozy, fall comfort food!
Servings 4
Calories 279kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken bone broth
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and drain it VERY well.
- Place a 2-quart nonstick saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
- When the pan is hot, add the bone broth.
- When the broth comes to a boil, add the rice, pumpkin, butter, and seasonings.
- Whisk the ingredients together quickly to combine them evenly.
- Turn the heat down to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the heat without lifting the lid.
- Let the rice sit undisturbed for ten minutes.
- Uncover the rice, and add the parmesan, parsley, and remaining butter.
- Use a fork and gently fluff to combine.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional parsley if desired!
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 5432IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 134mg