Best 8 Pink Risotto With Beet Greens And Roasted Beets Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of pink risotto, where vibrant beet greens and earthy roasted beets come together to create a visually stunning and flavorful dish. This recipe takes you on a culinary journey, blending the sweetness of beets with the creamy texture of risotto rice, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant color and unique ingredients, this pink risotto is sure to impress your family and friends, making it the perfect choice for a special occasion or a delightful weeknight meal. So, gather your ingredients and indulge in the art of creating this extraordinary dish, letting the vibrant hue of pink inspire your taste buds and elevate your dining experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PINK RISOTTO WITH BEET GREENS AND ROASTED BEETS



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This rich-tasting risotto is decidedly pink (maybe it will be the key to getting your picky family member to eat vegetables!). Use a full-bodied vegetable stock if you are vegetarian; otherwise use a well seasoned chicken or turkey stock.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 5 generously as a main dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound beets (1 bunch small), roasted
1 bunch beet greens, stemmed and washed
6 to 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock, as needed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups Arborio or Carnarolli rice
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/2 cup red, rose, or dry white wine
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 to 1/2 cup, to taste)
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan. Season well and turn the heat to low. Stack the stemmed, washed greens and cut crosswise into 1-inch wide strips.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick frying pan or wide, heavy saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add the rice and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate and beginning to crackle, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the wine and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. The wine should bubble, but not too quickly. You want some of the flavor to cook into the rice before it evaporates. When the wine has just about evaporated, stir in a ladleful or two of the simmering stock (about 1/2 cup), enough to just cover the rice. The stock should bubble slowly (adjust heat accordingly). Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock and continue to cook in this fashion, not too fast and not too slowly, stirring often and adding more stock when the rice is almost dry, for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the greens and the diced beets, and continue adding more stock, enough to barely cover the rice, and stirring often, for another 10 to 15 minutes. Taste a bit of the rice. Is it cooked through? It should taste chewy but not hard in the middle. Definitely not soft like steamed rice. If it is still hard in the middle, you need to continue adding stock and stirring for another 5 minutes or so. Now is the time to ascertain if there is enough salt. Add if necessary.
  • When the rice is cooked through, add a generous amount of freshly ground pepper, and stir in another half cup of stock, the Parmesan and the parsley. Remove from the heat. The rice should be creamy; if it isn't, add a little more stock. Stir once, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 469, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1205 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

BEET RISOTTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 fennel, finely chopped
1 large red beet, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 cup arborio rice
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
4 ounces gorgonzola dolce, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place a small braiser or medium dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the hot pan and melt. Add the shallot, fennel, beet and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the vegetables are beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat the in butter and oil mixture and toast slightly, about 3 more minutes. Deglaze with the sherry vinegar and season with the remaining salt. Begin adding the broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring often. Cook, stirring, after each addition until the broth is almost completely absorbed, continuing with the remaining broth until the risotto is creamy, cooked through and still moves slightly when spooned onto a plate. This will take about 20 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan until melted. Serve with crumbled gorgonzola on top.

ROASTED BEETS AND SAUTEED BEET GREENS



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This is a great way to use every part of the fresh beets you buy. You can get two delicious side dishes out of this one vegetable.

Provided by BN61079

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch beets with
greens
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Wash the beets thoroughly, leaving the skins on, and remove the greens. Rinse greens, removing any large stems, and set aside. Place the beets in a small baking dish or roasting pan, and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. If you wish to peel the beets, it is easier to do so once they have been roasted.
  • Cover, and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife can slide easily through the largest beet.
  • When the roasted beets are almost done, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook for a minute. Tear the beet greens into 2 to 3 inch pieces, and add them to the skillet. Cook and stir until greens are wilted and tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the greens as is, and the roasted beets sliced with either red-wine vinegar, or butter and salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 442.3 mg, Sugar 8 g

ROASTED BEET RISOTTO



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This risotto is a delicious way to add vibrant color - and a bit of Italy - to the normally muted Thanksgiving table.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Rice     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Beet     White Wine     Fall     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield 6-8 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium beets (1 1/2 lb with greens), trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (28 fl oz)
3 cups water
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups Arborio rice (14 oz)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)
Garnish: Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings, made with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Tightly wrap beets in a double layer of foil and roast on a baking sheet until very tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Cool to warm in foil package, about 20 minutes.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, peel them, discarding stems and root ends, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • While beets are cooling, bring broth and water to a bare simmer in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Keep at a bare simmer, covered.
  • Cook onion in oil in a wide 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • Add wine and simmer briskly, stirring constantly, until absorbed, about 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and simmer briskly, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed. Continue simmering and adding broth, about 1/2 cup 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. (Reserve leftover broth.)
  • Stir in beets, salt, and pepper(mixture will turn bright pink) and cook, stirring, until heated through. Thin as necessary with some of leftover broth, then stir in cheese and remove from heat.

BLACK AND ARBORIO RISOTTO WITH BEETS AND BEET GREENS



Black and Arborio Risotto With Beets and Beet Greens image

The red from the beets will bleed into the white rice in this nutrient-dense risotto. Both the beets and the black rice contribute anthocyanins, flavonoids with antioxidant properties.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup black rice, like Lundberg Black Japonica or Forbidden Rice, cooked (3 cups cooked black rice)
1 quart chicken or vegetable stock, as needed
1 bunch beet greens, stemmed and washed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup arborio rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 pound beets (1 bunch small), roasted, skinned and diced
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 to 1/2 cup, to taste, optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • To cook the black rice, combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan, add salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. Remove from the heat, remove the lid from the pan and place a dish towel over the pan, then return the lid. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan. Season well and turn the heat to low. Stack the stemmed, washed greens and cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick frying pan or wide, heavy saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add the rice and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate and beginning to crackle, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the wine and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. The wine should bubble, but not too quickly. You want some of the flavor to cook into the rice before it evaporates. When the wine has just about evaporated, stir in a ladleful or two of the simmering stock (about 1/2 cup), enough to just cover the rice. The stock should bubble slowly (adjust heat accordingly). Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock and continue to cook in this fashion, not too fast and not too slowly, stirring often and adding more stock when the rice is almost dry, for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the greens, the diced beets and black rice and continue adding more stock, enough to barely cover the rice, and stirring often, for another 10 to 15 minutes. The arborio rice should be chewy but not hard in the middle - and definitely not soft like steamed rice. If it is still hard in the middle, you need to continue adding stock and stirring for another 5 minutes or so. Now is the time to ascertain if there is enough salt. Add if necessary.
  • When the rice is cooked through, add a generous amount of freshly ground pepper, and stir in another ladleful of stock, the Parmesan and the parsley. Remove from the heat. The risotto should be creamy; if it isn't, add a little more stock. Stir once, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 267, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 768 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

GOLDEN BEET CURRY RISOTTO WITH CRISPY BEET GREENS



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I was delighted to find golden beets at the farmers market and knew they'd be perfect in a risotto recipe I was working on. And please, don't forget the baked crispy beet greens...amazing! Move over, main dish! This vibrant side will steal the show. -Merry Graham, Newhall, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium fresh golden beets and beet greens
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup white wine or unsweetened apple juice
1 cup grated Manchego cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice (Meyer lemons preferred)
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lemon slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Wash and trim beet greens, removing stems; dry with paper towels. Place greens in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with 1 tablespoon coconut oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Bake until dry and crisp, 15-18 minutes. Set aside., Meanwhile, peel and dice beets. In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add beets. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until beets are tender, 15-18 minutes. Remove beets with a slotted spoon. Keep broth hot., In another large saucepan, heat remaining coconut oil over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Add curry powder, garlic salt and remaining sea salt; cook, stirring, until leeks are tender, 2-3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add barley; stir constantly until lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes. Add wine; stir until liquid has evaporated., Add enough broth, about 1 cup, to cover barley. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until broth is absorbed. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring until broth is absorbed after each addition. Stir in beets with last addition of broth. Cook until barley is tender but firm to the bite and risotto is creamy, 25-30 minutes., Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, lemon juice, 2-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining lemon zest. Serve with crispy beet greens and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 14g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SLOW COOKER BEET GREEN RISOTTO



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A great way to use beet greens in a risotto, without all the stirring! Thanks to 'A Veggie Venture' and 'Desperation Dinners' for the two recipes that inspired me!

Provided by Tightropewalker

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 bunches beet greens, stems chopped and leaves finely sliced
½ cup dry white wine
1 ¼ cups Arborio rice
3 ¾ cups chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add beet stems; saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add rice and stir until it begins turning translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Scrape rice and onion mixture into a slow cooker. Set slow cooker on High. Add beet greens and broth. Cover and cook until rice is tender but not soupy, 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1504.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BEET RISOTTO



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I love beets and am always looking for other ways to cook them - this is from Rachel Ray - she suggests garnishing this with crumbled ricotta-salata cheese (or feta)and roasted asparagus. I am a purist and served it plain to enjoy the beet flavor. I also used 5 small beets instead of the large. (this might be nice garnished with a few toasted walnuts & a bit of crumbled blue cheese if you want to add some other flavors)

Provided by MA HIKER

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
2 large red beets, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a medium pot, warm the broth over medium heat.
  • In a large skillet or medium dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Stir in the rice to coat with the oil, toast for 2 minutes.
  • Add the beets, onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and cook until absorbed into the rice, then begin adding broth a couple of ladles at a time, stirring with each addition, until the rice is cooked, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While the risotto is cooking, you can roast 1 pound trimmed asparagus (cut on diagonal into 1 inch pieces) with tossed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper in a 425 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Serve shallow bowls of beet risotto - garnish with feta & asparagus if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right beets: For the best flavor and color, use fresh, young beets. Avoid beets that are too large or have blemishes.
  • Roast the beets before using: Roasting the beets intensifies their flavor and makes them easier to peel and slice.
  • Use beet greens: Beet greens are a nutritious and delicious addition to the risotto. If you can't find beet greens, you can substitute another leafy green, such as spinach or kale.
  • Add the beet greens at the end of cooking: Beet greens wilt quickly, so add them to the risotto just before serving.
  • Use a good-quality broth: The broth is an important flavor component in risotto. Use a flavorful broth, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beet broth.
  • Cook the risotto slowly and stir constantly: Risotto is a labor of love. It takes time and patience to cook it properly. Stir the risotto constantly to prevent it from sticking to the pan and to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Add the cheese at the end of cooking: Adding the cheese at the end of cooking prevents it from becoming rubbery.

Conclusion:

Pink risotto with beet greens and roasted beets is a delicious and beautiful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is relatively easy to make, but it does take some time and patience. If you follow the tips above, you will be rewarded with a creamy, flavorful risotto that is sure to impress your guests.

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