Best 8 Slow Cooker Beet Green Risotto Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and healthy meal that combines the flavors of beets and rice? If so, slow cooker beet green risotto is an excellent choice for you. This dish is a wonderful blend of flavors and textures that can easily become a new favorite in your household. The earthy taste of the beets and the creamy texture of the risotto create a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Additionally, beetroot greens are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making this dish a nutritious and delicious option for any occasion.

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

SLOW COOKER RISOTTO



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The classic Italian rice dish, now simplified in a slow cooker near you!

Provided by Lady7Fire

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ¾ cups chicken broth
1 ¼ cups Arborio rice
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup white wine
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix chicken broth, rice, olive oil, wine, garlic, onion flakes, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on High for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir in Parmesan cheese; cook uncovered until Parmesan cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 524.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

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

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     Risotto

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

SLOW COOKER BEET GREEN RISOTTO



Slow Cooker Beet Green Risotto image

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     Risotto

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

SLOW-COOKER RISOTTO



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No time to keep an eye on your risotto? There's an easier way! Just toss it in your slow cooker and watch the magic happen.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for greasing
2 shallots, peeled and minced
1 1/4 cups arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the basil oil in a sautee pan over medium heat and sautee the shallots until they have softened.
  • Lightly coat the insert of crock pot with some extra basil olive oil. Add the sauteed shallots and basil oil to the slow cooker insert.
  • Add the rice and coat it with the mixture.
  • Stir in the wine and chicken broth.
  • Add the salt. Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours or until all the liquid is absorbed. Just before serving, stir in the cheese.
  • Have extra grated cheese to put on top of each serving. If I was going to add shrimp, chicken,.
  • corn, salmon, etc., I would add it after the cheese had been stirred in, allowing just enough time.
  • to warm up the item but not to overcook it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 550.5, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 8.6

BEET RISOTTO WITH GREENS



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This risotto has not only an incredible jewel like color, but also a delicious deep taste, tempered by the greens, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 1/2-6 1/2 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons butter (or a mixture of butter and olive oil)
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 tbls. dried)
2 -3 medium beets, peeled, grated (about 2 cups)
2 -3 cups greens, finely chopped (beet, chard, kale or spinach-stems removed)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lemon, grated zest and juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring stock to simmer on stove. Heat the butter in a wide pot, add onion, and cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the rice, stir to coat it well, and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer until it's absorbed, then stir in half the parsley, the basil, grated beets, and the chard(or other greens).
  • Add 2 cups stock, cover, and cook at a fast simmer until stock is absorbed.
  • Begin adding the remaining stock in 1/2 cup increments, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed before adding the next. When you have 1 cup left, add the beet greens or spinach.
  • Taste for salt, season with pepper, then stir in the lemon zest and juice to taste.
  • Serve dusted with the Parmesan cheese and the remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 276.5, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 10.8

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender beet greens: Look for greens that are deep green and have no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Wash the beet greens thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or grit.
  • Chop the beet greens finely: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: This will add flavor and richness to the risotto.
  • Toast the rice before adding the liquid: This will help the rice develop a nutty flavor.
  • Add the liquid gradually: This will help the rice absorb the liquid evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Stir the risotto frequently: This will help prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Season the risotto to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve the risotto immediately: Risotto is best enjoyed fresh out of the pot.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker beet green risotto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of earthy beet greens, creamy risotto, and tangy goat cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy beet greens, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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