Beet Risotto
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I love beets.
And I love any opportunity to incorporate beets into my diet in interesting ways. I'm even hoping to use some beets in a dye sometime - they're certainly an exquisite color.
This beet risotto gives me a little of both worlds.
How often do you get to eat a savory fuchsia dish?! Sometimes I try to avoid the beet color infusing my entire meal, but with this risotto, it's just plain fun!
And delicious to boot.
The sweetness of the beets combined with the creamy coconut milk and the nutty flavor of the brown rice makes for a complex dish that could work as a side or on its own.
I had it as my entree for lunch today, but I've also served it alongside a salad and some grilled chicken.
Beet Brown Rice Risotto
Adapted from Group Recipes
1/4 cup Earth Balance (or butter)
6 small beets or 3 medium beets, peeled and chopped
1 medium chopped onion
1 cup short grain brown rice
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1 can coconut milk
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
1. Melt earth balance in large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions and beets, salt and pepper to taste, and cook approximately 10 minutes until onion is soft.
3. Mix in rice and all liquid ingredients and reduce the heat to medium low.
4. Simmer gently uncovered until beets and onions are soft and risotto is creamy, stirring occasionally. Probably about 20-30 minutes.
Enjoy the colorful deliciousness!
Katie
And I love any opportunity to incorporate beets into my diet in interesting ways. I'm even hoping to use some beets in a dye sometime - they're certainly an exquisite color.
This beet risotto gives me a little of both worlds.
How often do you get to eat a savory fuchsia dish?! Sometimes I try to avoid the beet color infusing my entire meal, but with this risotto, it's just plain fun!
And delicious to boot.
The sweetness of the beets combined with the creamy coconut milk and the nutty flavor of the brown rice makes for a complex dish that could work as a side or on its own.
I had it as my entree for lunch today, but I've also served it alongside a salad and some grilled chicken.
Beet Brown Rice Risotto
Adapted from Group Recipes
1/4 cup Earth Balance (or butter)
6 small beets or 3 medium beets, peeled and chopped
1 medium chopped onion
1 cup short grain brown rice
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1 can coconut milk
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
1. Melt earth balance in large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions and beets, salt and pepper to taste, and cook approximately 10 minutes until onion is soft.
3. Mix in rice and all liquid ingredients and reduce the heat to medium low.
4. Simmer gently uncovered until beets and onions are soft and risotto is creamy, stirring occasionally. Probably about 20-30 minutes.
Enjoy the colorful deliciousness!
Katie
