Autumn Flavors: 3 Recipes to Warm You Up

Autumn practically calls for cozy, hearty dishes that warm you up and give you energy. 
Right now, pumpkins, beets, and chickpeas shine on our plates — full of flavor, color, and vitamins. Enjoy them in these easy autumn recipes you’ll fall in love with at first bite. 

 

Pumpkin Risotto with Hazelnuts and Cranberries 

Fragrant, slightly sweet, and just look at that color! Dried cranberries add a sweet-and-tangy contrast that takes this dish to the next level. Pumpkin risotto is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 small pumpkin (Hokkaido or butternut), diced 

• 1 cup Arborio rice 

• 1 onion, finely chopped 

• 2 garlic cloves, minced 

• 500 ml vegetable stock 

• 100 ml white wine (optional) 

• 50 g hazelnuts, chopped 

• 2 tbsp dried cranberries 

• 2 tbsp olive oil 

• salt and pepper to taste 

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in your Lauben rice cooker and sauté the onion and garlic until golden. 

2. Add the pumpkin cubes and cook briefly. 

3. Stir in the rice so it gets coated in the oil. 

4. Gradually add the stock and white wine, a little at a time, until the rice is tender. 

5. Stir in the hazelnuts and cranberries, then season with salt and pepper. 

Tip: Add a little Parmesan or fresh herbs for an extra flavor boost. 

 

Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk and Spinach 

Slightly spicy, creamy, and full of flavor — this chickpea curry is warming and filling. 
Perfect as a quick and easy weeknight dinner. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 can chickpeas (about 400 g), drained and rinsed 

• 200 ml coconut milk 

• 200 g fresh spinach 

• 1 onion, finely chopped 

• 2 garlic cloves, minced 

• 1 tbsp curry powder or paste 

• 1 tbsp olive oil 

• salt and pepper to taste 

Method: 

1. Heat olive oil in the rice cooker and sauté the onion and garlic until golden. 

2. Stir in the curry powder and let it toast for a few seconds to release the aroma. 

3. Add the chickpeas and stir well. 

4. Pour in the coconut milk, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until heated through. 

5. Stir in the spinach at the end and let it wilt. 
   

Tip: Top with fresh coriander or chili flakes for extra flavor. 

 

Beetroot Risotto with Warm Goat Cheese 

An eye-catching dish for your autumn table! Sweet beetroot, creamy goat cheese, and perfectly cooked rice — a combination you’ll love. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 medium beets, cooked and grated 

• 1 cup Arborio rice 

• 1 onion, finely chopped 

• 2 garlic cloves, minced 

• 500 ml vegetable stock 

• 100 g goat cheese 

• 2 tbsp olive oil 

• salt and pepper to taste 

Method: 

1. Heat olive oil in the rice cooker and sauté the onion and garlic. 

2. Add the grated beetroot and cook briefly. 

3. Stir in the rice and gradually add the stock until the rice is tender. 

4. Season with salt and pepper. 

5. Serve with warm, melted goat cheese on top. 
   

Tip: Sprinkle with seeds or chopped nuts for a little crunch. 

 

Why Cook with the Lauben Low Sugar Rice Cooker 1500AT? 

• Preserves vitamins and minerals in your ingredients. 

• Saves time and energy — everything cooks in one pot. 

• Allows for healthy, low-fat cooking. 

• Reduces rice carbohydrate content by up to 40%. 

• Easy to clean with intuitive controls. 

Not Just for Rice 

The Lauben Low Sugar Rice Cooker 1500AT doesn’t just make perfectly fluffy rice. 
You can also prepare legumes, porridge, or even soups. Discover how versatile your rice cooker can be and enjoy an autumn full of flavor — and healthier cooking.