Beet Risotto

Ingredients for Beet Risotto

• 950ml low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

• 3 medium red or golden beets (about 450g )

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

• 350ml arborio or carnaroli rice

• 20ml white wine or Champagne vinegar, divided, plus more

• 45ml double cream

• 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley, divided

• 60g fresh goat cheese, crumbled (optional)

Bring broth and 1200ml water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer.

Meanwhile, peel beets, then coarsely shred using a food processor fitted with the shredder attachment or the large holes of a box grater.

Heat a large wide pot or sauté pan over medium-high. Cook butter and oil, stirring occasionally, until butter melts. Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beets, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes more.

Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes, then add 350ml broth, 3 teaspoons vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring constantly, until liquid has evaporated. Continue adding broth, 180ml at a time as rice absorbs liquid, stirring constantly and simmering until rice is tender, 30–40 minutes; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper halfway through. About 2 minutes before rice is al dente, add cream, 2 tablespoons parsley, remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper.

Divide among 4 plates or bowls, then top with goat cheese, if using, and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.

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