Pumpkin Polenta

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

olive oil or ghee

medium shallots, minced

2 cloves

garlic, minced

5 cups

low-sodium vegetable broth

1 cup

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1 tsp

fresh thyme leaves, more to garnish

1 cup

pumpkin puree {fresh or canned}

1/4 tsp

ground turmeric

1/2 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

sea salt

1 tsp

black pepper

Balsamic Roasted Beets {see below}