Roast pumpkin and garlic risotto (Wholefood, Gluten-free)

Ingredients

• 1/2 large butternut pumpkin
• 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves fresh garlic (diced)
• 5 cups chicken broth (or stock prepared beforehand at home)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1.5 cups arborio rice
• 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup basil leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp himalayan or celtic sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 pomegranate (halved (optional))
• 1 handful fresh basil leaves (for garnish)