Description
Indulge in the rich flavors and stunning presentation of Bloody Beet Risotto, a dish that turns ordinary risotto into an extraordinary experience. With its earthy sweetness and a striking ruby hue, this creamy risotto not only delights your taste buds but also elevates your dining table. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this dish is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 medium fresh beets, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (heated)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing and peeling beets. Dice them into small cubes.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in Arborio rice, toasting for about 2 minutes until slightly coated in oil.
- Gradually add heated vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed.
- Mix in diced beets after adding half the broth; continue stirring for about 10 minutes until beets soften.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg