SLOW COOKER BEET GREEN RISOTTO

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A great way to use beet greens in a risotto, without all the stirring! Thanks to 'A Veggie Venture' and 'Desperation Dinners' for the two recipes that inspired me!

Provided by Tightropewalker

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 bunches beet greens, stems chopped and leaves finely sliced
½ cup dry white wine
1 ¼ cups Arborio rice
3 ¾ cups chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add beet stems; saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add rice and stir until it begins turning translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Scrape rice and onion mixture into a slow cooker. Set slow cooker on High. Add beet greens and broth. Cover and cook until rice is tender but not soupy, 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1504.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Skye Richards
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I'm not a vegetarian, so I'm not interested in this recipe.


Khoo bahadur Rana magar
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I'm allergic to beets.


Daiana Slavova
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This recipe is too expensive for me.


KEVIN NDERITU Tv
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I don't have all of the ingredients for this recipe.


Frankie LaPorte
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This recipe is too time-consuming for me.


Qalandar Khan
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I'm not a fan of beets, but I'm sure this risotto is still delicious.


Brant Davis
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge.


nic gamig
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I'm not sure about the combination of beets and risotto, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Devour Soy
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This recipe looks delicious. I can't wait to try it.


Ghous Khan
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I'm going to try this recipe tonight.


Annette Burgess
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This is the best risotto I've ever had!


Jean Samuel Marcelin
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This risotto is a must-try for beet lovers.


Abdullah Riaz
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I would definitely make this risotto again.


Katie Smithson
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This risotto is a great way to use up leftover beets and beet greens.


Master Noty
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I love the addition of beet greens to this risotto. They add a nice nutritional boost and a pop of color.


Sophia Hogg
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences.


Faheem Gull
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but this risotto changed my mind. The sweetness of the beets balanced perfectly with the savory flavors of the rice and cheese.


Humaira Rana
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This risotto was a delightful surprise! The beets and beet greens added a vibrant color and earthy flavor to the dish.