Pumpkin Risotto – The Spice Way - Nature with Benefits

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, kept warm
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Additional thyme leaves or chopped parsley for garnish