Pumpkin Risotto - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 1 medium pumpkin
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 5-6 cups chicken stock
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 3 garlic cloves - minced
• 4 ounces country ham, diced (or prosciutto)
• 2 cups Lavington Farms Charleston Gold Aromatic Rice
• ½ cup white wine
• 4 cups diced, roasted pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chiffonade
• 3 tablespoons parsley - chopped
• Pepper to taste
• Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish