Best Beetroot Risotto Recipes

CREAMY BEETROOT RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Peel and trim the beetroots (use kitchen gloves if you don't want your hands to get stained) and cut into large wedges. Place on a large sheet of foil on a baking sheet. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, season, then cook for 1 hr until the beets are soft.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil with the butter in an ovenproof pan with a lid. Tip in the onion and garlic, then cook for 3-5 mins until translucent. Stir in the rice until well coated with the butter and oil. Pour over the white wine, then let the mixture bubble away for 5 mins.
• Stir well, then pour over the stock. Stir again, cover and place in the oven. Cook for 15 mins until the rice is soft. Remove the beetroots from the oven. Whizz ¼ of them to make a purée, then chop the remainder into small pieces. Stir most of the Parmesan, the beetroot purée and chopped beetroot through the risotto, then serve with some soured cream dolloped over and the dill and extra Parmesan scattered on top.

BEETROOT RISOTTO WITH FETA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and beetroot, and cook over a low-medium heat for 15 mins. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Stir in the rice and fry for a couple of minutes, then pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Add half the stock, stirring until it is absorbed. Add the remaining stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring continuously until the rice is al dente. Stir through the parmesan and lemon juice, adding a splash more stock to loosen if the risotto seems a little thick. Season to taste.
• Toss the feta with the lemon zest and dill, if using, and spoon over the risotto. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil. Any leftovers will keep covered in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a pan over a low heat, stirring in a little stock to loosen.

BEETROOT RISOTTO WITH GOATS' CHEESE & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Drain the beetroot juice into a jug and add the vegetable stock to that to make up about 1 litre.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until just softened.
• Add the rice and thyme and stir to coat the rice grains in the butter.
• Add the red wine to the rice and continue cooking until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
• Add the stock mixture, a ladleful at a time, stirring to prevent catching and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding the next ladleful. Continue for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked but slightly al dente.
• Dice the beetroot into small cubes, and then add to the risotto, along with two-thirds of the chopped walnuts.
• To serve, crumble the goats' cheese over the beetroot risotto, sprinkle with the remaining walnuts and then garnish with some wild rocket.

BEETROOT RISOTTO

Steps:

• Gently saute onion in olive oil til soft.
• Add rice and fry for about 3 minutes til coated.
• Add beetroot and 1 cup of stock.
• stir until stock is almost absorbed,then add another splash of stock and stir til absorbed again,carry on adding stock and stirring til rice swells and softens and the rissotto is nice and creamy.
• Season to taste with the salt ,pepper and cumin and add the Parmesan if liked.

BEETROOT RISOTTO

Steps:

• Make some liquid vegetable stock and put aside
• Chop one onion finely and fry it gently in some butter, once it is soft add some oil (just a tiny bit) and then add risotto rice
• Add chopped beetroot with the juice (if you bought already cooked), then slowly add the vegetable stock a bit at a time, stirring all the time so it absorbs nicely. Leave it to simmer, but keep an eye thats its not too dry. Add some herbs, pepper
• When the rice is cooked add a cup of grated cheddar cheese and mix well
• In a pan grill some Halloumi cheese until golden brown, and serve it on top of the risotto