Beet and Cheddar Risotto Recipe
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Beet and Cheddar Risotto

"This recipe is sweet and creamy. It uses the entire beet. It's pink color is a bonus. A glass of Chardonnay goes perfectly with this dish."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 beet, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cups loosely packed beat greens, stems trimmed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Place the beet and greens in a blender or food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Bring the water and broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium-low heat.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion in the oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the rice; cook and stir another 2 minutes. Mix in the beet and beet green mixture, cooking another minute. Pour in the broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding each batch, stirring continually; reduce heat to medium and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Continue stirring until creamy and thick, about 3 minutes more. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 354 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by sueb 
I chopped the beet and beet greens for this risotto. I used brown rice because I couldn't find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by beansprite 
This recipe was good, but I wasn't blown away. I made the risotto up to the point of adding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by Angi 
I liked this very much! I made a batch as directed and one with herb cream cheese and chard. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Amy Z 
only added 1/2 the cheese. was kinda of bland for me, not enough beet flavor. I did, however... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by kcv 
ok- tasted kind of earthy. Needed more beet taste. Loved the color though. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2009 by Mishi 
Great use of beets and beet greens! I loved the flavor and texture!! MORE

 
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