Beet and Goat Cheese Risotto Recipe

This gorgeously vibrant ruby-red risotto is made with Arborio rice and features beets, tangy goat cheese, and sautéed beet greens for a hearty vegetarian main or side dish.

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Serves
4
Total Time
80
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
60

Ingredients

  • null 8 red beets, divided
  • null ⅓ cup olive oil, divided
  • null ¾ tsp salt, divided
  • null ½ tsp pepper, divided
  • null 4 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • null 2 bay leaves
  • null 1 onion, diced
  • null 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Arborio Rice
  • null 1 cup dry white wine
  • null ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • null 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 4 cups loosely packed beet greens, chopped
  • null ½ cup goat cheese, finely crumbled

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together 6 beets, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Wrap each beet individually in foil; arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 35 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly; peel and cut into wedges. Peel and dice remaining beets and set aside.