Pumpkin Sage Orzo Risotto Recipe

This risotto was inspired by a favorite Memphis dish. By inspired, I mean that I was quite intrigued by the concept of taking what would normally be a risotto dish with small chunks of chicken and substituting a vegetable — er — fruit (yes, people, pumpkins are fruit!). You can make it the traditional way with short-grain or Arborio rice, or try it as pictured, with orzo (that also cooks faster). Click here to see the 12 Days of Pumpkin plus more recipes.