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Spooky ‘Bloody’ Beet Risotto (Easy Halloween Recipe!)

An elegant bowl of homemade, creamy, and vibrant red Beet Risotto being enjoyed at a sophisticated Halloween dinner party.

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian risotto with a striking ‘bloody’ red color derived from beets. This dish is prepared in the traditional Italian style, starting with a base of sautéed onion and garlic. Arborio rice is lightly toasted, deglazed with white wine, and then cooked slowly by gradually adding a warm broth of beet juice and vegetable stock. The risotto is stirred constantly until creamy and tender, and is finished with grated raw beet for texture, and Parmesan cheese and butter for richness.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup beet juice
  • 1 small beet, grated
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth and beet juice together. Keep the mixture warm over low heat.
  2. In a separate large skillet or pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until they have softened.
  3. Add the arborio rice to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the rice is lightly toasted.
  4. Pour in the white wine and continue to cook, stirring, until it has been mostly absorbed by the rice.
  5. Begin adding the warm broth mixture, one ladleful at a time. Stir the risotto constantly, allowing each addition of liquid to be absorbed before adding the next.
  6. Partway through the cooking process, stir in the grated beet.
  7. Continue adding broth and stirring for about 18-20 minutes in total, until the rice is creamy and cooked al dente (tender but with a slight bite).
  8. Remove the risotto from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Notes

  • This is a classic risotto recipe that requires constant stirring and the gradual addition of warm liquid for a creamy texture.
  • The combination of beet juice in the broth and grated raw beet stirred in later gives the dish its intense color and an earthy, sweet flavor.
  • The name ‘Bloody Beet Risotto’ makes this a fun and spooky-themed dish for Halloween.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/bloody-beet-risotto/