Millet "Risotto" with Beets and Ricotta Recipe

Name: Millet "Risotto" with Beets and Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound red beets; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small white onion, medium dice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup millet; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound whole milk ricotta cheese; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound red beets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small white onion, medium dice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup millet
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup water
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound whole milk ricotta cheese
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Arrange the beets in a roasting pan, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 1 hour, until the beets are tender.
3
When cool, peel and trim beets, dice, and set aside.
4
Bring the vegetable stock and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
5
In large saucepan, saute onion and garlic over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the millet and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
7
Add the wine and cook 1 minute.
8
Add stock mixture to millet 1 cup at a time, stirring occasionally, and adding more stock once it has been absorbed, about 30 minutes total.
9
Once the millet is al dente, remove from the heat and stir in beets, butter, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
10
Season with salt and pepper, top with ricotta, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound red beets, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small white onion, medium dice, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Millet "Risotto" with Beets and Ricotta falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Millet "Risotto" with Beets and Ricotta

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