Beet Risotto Recipe

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Beet Risotto
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
267
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Put the beets and the bay leaf in a saucepan, and add 4 cups of water.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the beets are cooked through (about 40 minutes).
  3. Remove the beets with a slotted spoon, then strain the cooking water, discarding the bay leaf. Pour the cooking water back into the saucepan.
  4. Slip the skins off the beets and discard. Chop ONE of the beets and set aside.
  5. In a food processor, puree the other beet and stir into the strained broth. Cover the broth mixture, and keep at a gentle simmer over low heat.
  6. In a large heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and orange zest, and saute over medium heat until the onion is soft and translucent (about 7 minutes). Add the chopped beet and stir well.
  7. Add the rice and stir until it is well coated with the seasonings, for about 2 minutes.
  8. Add the vinegar and stir until it evaporates, about 2 minutes.
  9. Using a ladle, add about 1 cup of hot broth. Stir constantly over medium heat until the broth has been absorbed. Add another ladle full of broth and keep stirring until it's absorbed.
  10. Continue this process, adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, and stirring until absorbed, until the rice is plump and no longer chalk white in the center. This should take about 25 to 30 minutes.
  11. The rice should be done when all liquid has been absorbed (no pools of broth). When done, add the sugar and sour cream (or yogurt) and stir well to blend. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 267.48 Kcal (1120 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.94g 6%
Cholesterol 8.68mg 3%
Sodium 59.53mg 2%
Potassium 176.73mg 4%
Total Carbs 47.75g 16%
Sugars 3.83g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.69g 11%
Protein 5.46g 11%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 43.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 72.75 Kcal (305 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.07g 6%
Cholesterol 2.36mg 3%
Sodium 16.19mg 2%
Potassium 48.07mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.99g 16%
Sugars 1.04g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 11%
Protein 1.49g 11%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 11%
Iron 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 11.8mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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