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Creamy Parmesan Risotto with Beet Greens
Creamy Parmesan Risotto with Beet Greens makes for a delicious side dish that tastes like it came from a fancy steakhouse.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 468 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- beet greens from 3 beets, rinsed well and chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup arborio rice
- 1-½ cups chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon crushed rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a large pot, on medium-high heat add olive oil, diced onion, and garlic. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes. Then add beet greens, mix well, and sauté for 5 minutes until wilted. Remove from the skillet and place in a bowl (set to the side).
- Add butter to the same pot and let it melt. Then add the arborio rice to the pot. Let it toast for 1 minute, mixing well. Add ¼ cup of the chicken broth, mix well until all the broth has evaporated, then add another ¼ cup. Repeat until all the broth is used, evaporated, and rice is almost cooked.
- Add the crushed rosemary, black pepper, and heavy cream. Mix well until cream is almost evaporated then mix in grated Parmesan. Plate the risotto and nestle the beet greens on top. Drizzle a half tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over the greens. Enjoy.
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Notes
- *Nutritional calculations are estimated and may vary depending on serving size and ingredients.
- Beet Greens - If you can not find beet greens you can use spinach instead.
- Side Dish - This recipe is meant to be a side dish for two people. Double to make this as a side dish for 4.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
468kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
928mg
(39%)
Potassium
163mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
726IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 928mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 726IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.