Beet Risotto

Name: Beet Risotto
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 567 grams cups arborio rice; 680 grams large beets each), peeled and coarsely shredded, plus thinly sliced beets for garnish; 2 liters chicken stock or 3 1/2 cups low-sodium broth mixed with 3 1/2 cups of water; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 355 milliliters ounces young pecorino cheese, freshly grated; 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, plus more for garnish; 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter

Beet Risotto might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 565 calories, 18g of protein, and 21g of fat per serving. For $2.34 per serving, you get a main course that serves 8. Head to the store and pick up butter, poppy seeds, chicken stock, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the poppy seeds you could follow this main course with the BJ's Easy Blackberry Cobbler as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer; cover and keep warm. In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, melt the butter in the oil.

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Sauce Pan

Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes.

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Onion

Add the shredded beets and cook, stirring, until the pan is dry, 12 minutes. Spoon half of the beets into a small bowl.

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Beet

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Add the rice to the casserole and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

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Rice

Add 1 cup of the warm stock to the rice and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the stock is nearly absorbed. Continue adding the stock 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until the rice is al dente and a thick sauce forms, 22 minutes. Stir in the cooked beets, cheese and the 2 teaspoons of poppy seeds. Cook, stirring, until heated through; add a few tablespoons of water if the risotto is too thick. Spoon the risotto into bowls.

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Poppy Seeds