Red Beet Risotto

Submitted by CountryLady

"This recipe comes from Toronto restauranteur Massimo Capra - its one of his most popular dishes!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 453.59 g carnaroli rice
• 113.39 g white onions, finely chopped
• 473.18 ml red beet juice
• 1 bunch red beet, tops finely chopped
• 4 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 946.36 ml vegetable stock
• 113.39 g white wine
• 113.39 g butter
• 14.79 ml vegetable oil
• 59.16 ml grated parmigiano

directions

1. Sweat the onion in two thirds of the butter and the oil.
2. Add the beet tops and mix well.
3. Add the rice and toast for a few seconds.
4. Sprinkle the wine and let it evaporate.
5. Add stock, enough to cover the rice and simmer.
6. Halfway through, add all the beet juice and continue simmering.
7. Altogether this should take 16 to 18 minutes.
8. Do not add too much stock towards the end, keeping in mind that the risotto is to be creamy not soupy.
9. When the rice is cooked remove from the heat and add the remaining butter& the cheese and stir to make it fluffy.
10. Serve immediately topped with shaved parmigiano.