Beautiful Beet Risotto Recipe

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Beautiful Beet Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. In a medium pot, warm the broth over medium heat.
  3. In a large skillet or heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
  4. Stir in the rice to coat with the oil, toast for 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn.
  5. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  6. Lower heat to medium-medium low.
  7. Begin adding broth about a cup at a time, stirring constantly with each addition. When liquid is absorbed add next cup of broth and repeat until the rice is cooked. It takes about 20-25 minutes start to finish.
  8. About 5 minutes into the 20-25 minute cooking process add the diced beets, beet stems and celery. You can add to the onion mixture earlier in the cooking process if you prefer soft veggies, but I like the texture that happens when they are a little more al dente.
  9. About 15 minutes into the 20-25 minute cooking process add the beet greens to the mixture.
  10. Stir in vinegar.
  11. Taste and add salt, pepper and cayenne sauce to your liking.
  12. Continue cooking until rice is tender. It will be creamy and delicious. It should not be runny and the rice should not be overcooked to the point of becoming mush.
  13. Garnish with blue cheese if you so desire. Serve immediately. It is wonderful next to white fleshed fish, grilled chicken or meat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 310.37 Kcal (1299 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Sodium 921.66mg 38%
Potassium 370.1mg 8%
Total Carbs 46.61g 16%
Sugars 3.56g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 9%
Protein 5.24g 10%
Vitamin C 19.9mg 33%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 29.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.7 Kcal (350 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.16g 12%
Sodium 248.55mg 38%
Potassium 99.81mg 8%
Total Carbs 12.57g 16%
Sugars 0.96g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 9%
Protein 1.41g 10%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 33%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 7.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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