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Looking for the BEST red foods for Valentine’s Day or a red themed party? I’ve got you covered with these delicious food options! Try this Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese. It's a delicious dish that's perfect for Valentine's Day but craveable every day of the year!
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Servings: 4 – 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 medium beets (trimmed)
- 3 1/2 cups bone broth (or reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth)
- 3 cups water
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth (or dry white wine)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped (for garnish) )
Instructions
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Tightly wrap beets foil and roast on a baking sheet until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Let cool slightly. Peel the beets under running cold water. Place two of the beets in a blender or food processor and process briefly, until somewhat smooth. Dice the remaining beet into 1/2 inch cubes.
- While beets are cooling, bring broth and water to a simmer in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
- Heat butter in a wide, heavy pot over moderate heat. Cook the garlic and onion until softened and fragrant. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Add wine and stir until absorbed, about 1 minute. Using a ladle, stir in 1/2 cup warm broth and simmer briskly, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed. Continue simmering and adding warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is just tender and creamy-looking, 18 to 22 minutes.
- Stir in beets, beet puree, vinegar, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until heated through.
- Top bowls of risotto with crumbled goat cheese and dill. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 5mg
