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Red Beet Risotto for Two
10 ingredients
Serves 2.
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Our beautiful red risotto is tailor-made for a Valentine’s Day dinner with someone special. Be sure to buy beets with the tops still attached, as you will need both the beetroots and the greens for this recipe.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
826
Calories
45g
Protein
39g
Fat
68g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Beet | 1/2 cup (85g) | 35 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 red beets, about 1 lb. total, greens removed and reserved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup Arborio rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth, warmed
- Chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for grating
Directions
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By williamssonoma ·
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