Beetroot and Brown Rice Risotto

All my beets are coming up in my wee gardens and this recipe hit the spot. It's a bit messy having to peel the beet but just throw on some rubber gloves. This recipe comes from My Petite Kitchen Cookbook by Eleanor Ozich. Totally recommend grabbing a copy.

Ingredients
serves 4
takes 45 minutes to cook risotto but no stirring required
  • 4 Tbsp butter or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large brown onion, peeled & roughly chopped
  • 4-6 garlic gloves, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup medium grain brown rice (I use a mix of wild, brown & black rice)
  • 500g peeled & grated beetroot (about 6 medium sizes beets)
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 block feta, crumbled or parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • fresh thyme leaves, to garnish (or sage etc works too)

Method
  1. Melt 2 Tbsp of the butter or add olive oil to a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion & garlic and cook stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until soft and slightly brown.
  2. Add the rice and cook, stirring gently for 5 minutes or until grains are toasted & fragrant.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, add the beetroot, stock & 500ml (2 cups) of water. Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  4. Stir in remaining butter or olive oil and half the cheese. Add a large pinch of sea salt & freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Divide the risotto among 4 bowls, serve warm sprinkled with thyme and remaining cheese. Enjoy!


Source: My Petite Kitchen Cookbook by Eleanor Ozich

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