{"id":58063,"date":"2015-09-21T04:00:10","date_gmt":"2015-09-21T02:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/rote-bete-risotto\/"},"modified":"2020-05-24T19:49:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-24T17:49:01","slug":"roasted-beet-risotto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/roasted-beet-risotto\/","title":{"rendered":"Roasted Beet Risotto"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have a little obsession with beets at the moment. And this little obsession led me to the uncharted world of beet risotto. Something I wish I had explored earlier. This beet risotto is hands down the most decadent of all my risottos. With its vivid color and deep flavors, it\u2019s somewhat of a show-off. Not to mention nourishing<\/a> and incredibly beautiful!<\/p>\n

A beet risotto with roasted beets<\/h2>\n

I adore roasted beets. Roasting them softens their earthy flavor, brings out their wonderful sweetness, and transforms their texture into something smooth and velvety \u2013 making them perfect companion in the risotto realm.
\nIf you are planning to roast beets, then make extra. The great thing is, that once roasted, they will keep refrigerated for up to a week. This way you will already have them on hand for whatever you\u2019re planning to make. Once the beets have cooled, the skins slip off easily when rubbed with a paper towel. It\u2019s that easy!<\/p>\n

Though, plan ahead, as roasting beets can take up to 1 1\/2 hours. But as I mentioned this can be done in advance. I roasted the beets while we were enjoying our Sunday brunch, which made preparing risotto in the evening a lot less demanding.<\/p>\n

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So now that you have stocked up…do you ever wonder what to do with an abundance of roasted beets in the fridge? Well because they are so sweet, they pair well with tart and sharp-tasting foods. Try tossing sliced beets with things like shallots, red onions, orange slices, fresh squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, or feta cheese. Herbs are also a great addition. I love adding fresh thyme or parsley. Simple and good.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that beets have an exceptional nutritional value? Especially the greens, so don\u2019t toss them. They are wonderfully rich in calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. Select beets with crisp, fresh looking greens with smaller roots; they are tenderer and can be cooked just like spinach \u2013 steamed or saut\u00e9ed! Making them a great side dish!<\/p>\n

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Roasted Beet Risotto<\/h2>
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