
By Rob and Rachel Hoelzle
Baby-Friendly Chicken & Pumpkin Risotto (Base for Risotto Balls)
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:25min
Updated at: Fri, 02 May 2025 23:59:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
66
Moderate
Glycemic Load
29
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories340.4 kcal (17%)
Total Fat12.1 g (17%)
Carbs43.5 g (17%)
Sugars2.2 g (2%)
Protein12.9 g (26%)
Sodium153.2 mg (8%)
Fiber0.5 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

1 Tbspolive oil

0.25onion
small, finely chopped, optional

¼ cupgrated carrot

½ cuparborio rice
or short grain white rice

1 ½ cupslow-sodium chicken stock
or water

½ cupchicken
cooked, finely chopped, breast or thigh

½ cuppumpkin
mashed, or finely chopped and cooked in

1 Tbspcheese
grated, or a small knob of butter
Instructions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low.
Step 2
Sauté onion and carrot until soft (5–6 mins).
Step 3
Stir in arborio rice and cook for 1–2 mins until coated.
Step 4
Gradually add warm stock/water ½ cup at a time, stirring frequently, until rice is fully cooked and soft (~20 mins total).
Step 5
Stir in the chicken and mashed pumpkin in the last 5 minutes.
Step 6
Optional: Mix in a little cheese or butter at the end for added creaminess.
Step 7
Cool before shaping into balls (or serve warm as a soft spoon-fed meal).
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