The leaves start changing, the temperatures start dropping, and pumpkin spice lattes start appearing everywhere. Stir in pumpkin, curry powder, rosemary, salt and pepper. In the spirit of Fall, we're making slow cooker pumpkin risotto. Roasting a small sugar pumpkin also takes very little effort. Make it Ahead: I love starting crockpot meals on Sunday nights! Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Sprinkle over the rice, salt and pepper to taste and the allspice. Transfer the rice to a lightly greased slow cooker, and stir in the vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Place onion, garlic, potatoes, corn and peppers in a slow cooker. Jackie Gonzalez-Feezer is the recipe developer and photographer behind La Casa de Sweets, where she shares her grain-free and (mostly) vegan recipes. 1 can of Pumpkin (398 ml) or pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling! We all want to eat healthy, right? Submitted by Faith Bennett. Let cook an additional 10 minutes to heat through and serve. Tips for Slow Cooker Moroccan Pumpkin Chicken. Rich, creamy and dairy free (unless you add Parmesan). With very little effort on your part, you can enjoy a healthy home-cooked meal that tastes like you slaved away in the kitchen for hours. Thank you for sharing on the Four Seasons Blog Hop!! Home » Recipes » Entrees » Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Risotto. Learn how your comment data is processed. Using your slow cooker saves time, and energy! Having made the switch to a grain-free lifestyle a few years ago, her goal is to make healthy food taste good. Roast at 350° for 80-90 minutes, or until fork-tender. Cook on low, 6 hours. Creamy Chicken, Tomato, and Vegetable Soup. Thanks! Once cooled, remove the outer skin, and use a fork to cut the roasted pumpkin into chunks. Stir in the roasted pumpkin (or puree, if using), and taste. Pour over the rice. Join my mailing list and get my fun, printable Healthy Breakfast Flowchart - and never have a crummy breakfast again! I just love it when October rolls around. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring it directly into the risotto when complete or sprinkled on top. Tuck the pumpkin chunks around the chicken, fitting them in. It’s so much easier and faster to stop by your favorite fast food chain, pick up some burgers and fries, and head home. You cut the pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds, and let the oven do the rest. Cook on low for 8 hours. In a small bowl, combine pumpkin, broth and spices. Hi. If desired, serve with additional minced rosemary. Drizzle the pumpkin halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried sage. Garnish the risotto with parsley, chives or fried sage. For this year’s October Unprocessed, I’ve decided to focus on healthy, all-natural recipes that will save time in the kitchen. Slow-cooker option: Heat oil in a 3- or 4-qt. In a medium-sized pot, cook the olive oil, sage, garlic, and onion over medium heat, until the onion softens, about 4-5 minutes. 2. With full days of school every day of the week, sports, church life, and blogging, it’s taken all my energy just to punch out three home-cooked healthy meals a day! Cover the slow cooker pot, and cook on high for 1.5 hours, until the rice is tender. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/228033/slow-cooker-risotto We'd love you to rate it above under 'rate this recipe' or in the comment section below. Ingredients 1 Cup arborio or Calrose rice 1 550g can pumpkin soup 1 Cup Stock 40g Feta 2-3 handfuls pre-washed baby spinach leaves Additional feta and pine nuts for garnish if desired Shred chicken and stir in half and half and cheese. Brunch Pro Theme by Shay Bocks. Pour over chicken. This October, celebrate the unprocessed movement with a little help from your slow cooker. And I’ve created this slow cooker risotto recipe to prove it! Once roasted, remove the pumpkin from the oven, and let cool. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. slow cooker on high until hot. Quick-release pressure.