Friday, November 7, 2025

Baked Pumpkin Rice Casserole #HolidaySideDish

 All the flavors of Risotto, without the time spent standing at the stove stirring.  This Pumpkin Rice bakes in the oven, freeing you up to make other dishes or to enjoy a glass of wine before your company arrives.

Pumpkin Rice

Today is the final day of Holiday Side Dish Week......

Heather of Hezzi D invited us to share dishes to help you plan your holiday dinners.  These sides are perfect for whatever you are serving up........
Baked Pumpkin Rice

This delicious Fall-Flavored side dish is perfect with Roasted Poultry and will make a great addition to your Holiday Table.

Today is our final day for this event.  On Monday, I shared a recipe for a delicious Squash, Apple, and Cranberry Casserole, and on Wednesday, I served up another rice dish, a copycat Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice.  

I hope you have enjoyed this event and have discovered some new recipes to pair with your traditional favorites.



Side Dish, Rice, Casserole, Risotto, Pumpkin, Vegetarian
Side Dish
American Italian Fusion
Yield: 6
Author: Wendy Klik
Baked Pumpkin Rice Casserole

Baked Pumpkin Rice Casserole

 All the flavors of Risotto, without the time spent standing at the stove stirring. This Pumpkin Rice bakes in the oven, freeing you up to make other dishes or to enjoy a glass of wine before your company arrives.


Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

  • 2 T. butter, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 t. dried thyme
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 c. Arborio Rice
  • 1/4 c. white wine
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 2 1/4 c. vegetable broth
  • 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt 1 T. of the butter in a 3 qt. oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic, cook, stirring until fragrant and the onion is translucent. Add the rice, season with the thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring for another minute or so.
  2. Add the wine and cook until evaporated. Stir in the pumpkin and vegetable stock, heat to a simmer, then cover and place in a preheated 350* oven for 25 minutes, until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
  3. Remove from oven, stir in the remaining butter and cheese, and serve.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe found in Costco Connection.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

221

Fat (grams)

6 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

3 g

Carbs (grams)

36 g

Fiber (grams)

3 g

Net carbs

33 g

Sugar (grams)

4 g

Protein (grams)

5 g

Sodium (milligrams)

518 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

15 mg

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