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Vegan Beetroot Risotto (Gluten-free)
This vegan beetroot risotto is perfect for a comforting dinner that's ready in just 25 minutes. The rich savoury flavours and slight crunch of walnuts will keep you coming back for seconds. Not only is it yummy, but this recipe is also easy and beginner-friendly. Gluten-free and easy to make oil-free.
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
595 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz beetroot peeled
- 4.5 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup risotto rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 4 tbsp walnuts chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut milk optional (helps make it more creamy)
- ¼ cup green peas
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Coriander to serve
Instructions
- Add the beetroot into a microwave-proof bowl with ½ cups of the water. Microwave on 80% power for around 10 minutes, until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, start preparing the risotto. Add the garlic, onion, and ground ginger to a non-stick saucepan with around 1 tbsp of the vegetable broth. Sauté for around 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the risotto rice and sauté for around a minute, until coated in the spices.
- Start pouring in the vegetable broth, around ½ a cup at a time on a low heat. Stir frequently until all the broth is absorbed before pouring in more.
- Once you finish adding all the broth, stir in the walnuts, coconut milk and green peas.
- Using an immersion blender, blender, or food processor, blend the beetroot together with the water and add to the risotto at the last minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve immediately with more walnuts and coriander.
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Notes
- This beetroot risotto can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove, adding extra coconut milk or vegetable stock.
Nutrition Information
Calories
595kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
99g
(33%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
1014mg
(42%)
Potassium
482mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
640IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
14.7mg
(16%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
6.3mg
(35%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 99g | 33% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1014mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 482mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6.3mg | 35% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.