Ingredients

  • 1 yam in 1/2 in. dice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 large shallot chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup risotto rice
  • 2 cups lamb (or other homemade meat or vegetable stock) plus water, as needed, heated to a simmer
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 15oz can of pureed pumpkin
  • 1 cup grated parmigian reggiano
  • 1 cup whole grape tomatoes

Method

  • Cook yam in 1/2 cup water over moderate heat in a sauce pan until tender (approx. 15 min.)
  • Saute garlic and shallot in olive oil until soft
  • Add rice and stir until coated with oil
  • Gradually add in 1/2 cup increments the hot stock and pumpkin puree, stirring, until the rice is al dente.
  • Add herbs, reserved yam, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add grape tomatoes and allow to "steam" in the risotto for 5 minutes before serving.