Beet And Cheddar Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 beet, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cups loosely packed beet 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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

498 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.1g 36% DV
Total Fat 38.3g 49% DV
Carbs 22.3g 8% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10546.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 661.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 29.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 288.8mcg 32% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 451.8mg 35% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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