It takes a little time to make the perfect risotto, but this vegetable-filled version is well worth the effort.
- Preheat oven to 200C. Place pumpkin in a roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread pumpkin over base of pan. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, bring stock and 3 cups cold water to the boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer. Finely grate rind and juice 1 lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
- Heat remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion is soft.
- Add rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add simmering stock, 1 cup at a time. Stir with a wooden spoon until all liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock, adding broccoli and roast pumpkin with last cupful. Rice should be tender and creamy (see note).
- Cook, stirring, until broccoli is tender. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in cream, parmesan and parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon risotto into bowls. Serve with lemon wedges.
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