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Beetroot Risotto

Published: Jan 11, 2016 Β· Modified: Feb 27, 2020 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime!

Beetroot Risotto | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime! [ad]

**I received free samples of Progresso Cooking Stock mentioned in this post at no cost.**

Risottno? Risottyes! Far too long my friends! Risotto have been a dish on that long recipe bucket list of mine for a long time. Thing is, I've made risotto before...years ago. Years before any diet changes due to celiac, soy or no dairy or egg. That first risotto was the epitome of cheese and decadence, but it created some fond lasting memories for me and I love to tell the story. I don't remember my exact age, but I was young and this was on of the first recipes I ever made...with my Nintento DS.

Beetroot Risotto | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime! [ad]

I loved video games as a kid and we had just about every system. Obviously a Nintento DS was essential. I didn't just love video games though, as you know, I loved cooking too. So when I saw I could combine the two loves...magic happened. The specific game that led to risotto was called, Personal Trainer Cooking: Gourmet Made Easy. This little chef made led you through some authentic beautiful international dishes. The DS acted like a virtual interactive cookbook while you were cooking the recipe. There was even a grocery list you could be checking off as you shopped for the ingredients.

Beetroot Risotto | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime! [ad]

This specific risotto recipe was full of Parmesan, herbs, stock, and white wine. We went out to buy all the ingredients, even made a special stop at the liqueur store for the wine. When we got home (just my mom and I), I started heating the stock and chopping the onion. Little did I know, the bottle opener for the wine was gone. As everything was already cooking away on the stove, my DS personal chef yelling the next step ADD THE WINE, my mom and I were frantically tossing the kitchen looking for something to open that bottle of wine with. My mom quickly got my dad on the phone (after a few attempts of him not picking up! "Come on dad! This is urgent!"). He had no idea where or how to open the bottle. Needless to say, the risotto wouldn't wait longer and I ended up just using more stock in place of that stubborn wine.

Beetroot Risotto | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime! [ad]

But hey, guess what? It still came out fantastic (just like every "fail" does) and I fell in love with risotto (but then never made it again until now.) My little DS personal chef did not let me down! That "game", if you can even call it that, was pretty bomb. I also made sushi for the first time using that and a killer Greek salad. Anyway, recently I've just been having the biggest rice cravings and one of them was for risotto. I wanted a super creamy risotto without the dairy obviously, and the wine (just to make things easier). Some good stock would be the answer to this little conundrum. Progresso recently launched a new line of premium cooking stocks that are rich and deep in flavor without anything artificial. A perfect low-calorieΒ way to add the ultimate creaminess to a perfect healthy risotto. Their vegetable cooking stock is gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan as well. I don't use cooking stock very much, but I was impressed by the lovely deep flavor it provided to my risotto!

Beetroot Risotto | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime! [ad]

I decided to make the beetroot risotto in my favorite cast iron as well. (Maybe by favorite kitchen appliance?) I knew there was nothing the cast iron couldn't handle, and making a super creamy risotto was no exception! Plus I think it added an even deeper flavor and cooked the rice so evenly!

Beetroot Risotto | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime! [ad]

Then I got the idea to take the creaminess even further and to replace the traditional wine, add color, and extra nutrition, I pureed up some beets! Let's pretend the beets are like a decadent red wine, eh? I knew this risotto would reach the vegan creaminess I wanted now, yet be healthy and nutrient-dense. From there I kept the rest of the flavor simple. Just some sweet onion, mint, garlic, and a few dashes of cinnamon and allspice to make this a lovely winter dish. The risotto is actually a bit sweet from the beets and spices, but also has a kick from some black pepper. It's a fantastic combo!

More Risotto Recipe To Try:

  • Carrot Risotto
  • Pumpkin Risotto

Beetroot Risotto | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime! [ad]

And you know what? I think this would make one perfect Valentine's Day date night recipe! I mean...just look at that deep red color! Risotto is just so comforting and seems so special too. Yet, don't worry, this risotto does not take hours or much work. It's done is less than 30 minutes and all you have to do is keep adding some stock and stirring it in, then waiting to do it again once absorbed. Easy as pie risotto!

Beetroot Risotto

Beetroot Risotto | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime! [ad]

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Ultra creamy vegan and gluten-free beetroot risotto. A delicious and beautiful side dish done in 30 minutes. This healthy risotto recipe will have you winning dinnertime!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American, Italian

Ingredients

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  • Β½ Cup Chopped Sweet Onion
  • 1 Cup Beet Puree (about 3 cooked small beets, processed)*
  • 1 Cup White Arborio Rice
  • 3 Cups Progresso Vegetable Cooking Stock
  • 1 TB Fresh Chopped Mint
  • 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • Β½ Tsp Cinnamon
  • ΒΌ Tsp Allspice
  • ΒΌ Tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a seasoned cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion, allow to sweat for 3 minutes, then add the processed beets and stir.
  2. Now add the uncooked rice to the skillet and allow the rice to absorb the beet juices for about 3 more minutes, then add the mint, garlic, cinnamon, allspice, and pepper. Stir.
  3. Now add Β½ cup of the cooking stock to the skillet. Keep the heat to a medium low setting. Stir in the stock then just allow the rice to absorb the liquid. Once most of the stock has been absorbed and the rice is bubbling in the middle, add another Β½ cup of stock. Continue this process for the full 3 cups of stock, adding half a cup at a time and stirring it in.
  4. The rice will be soft and creamy when complete. Top with additional chopped mint if desired and serve.

Notes

I used 1 package of Love Beets and threw them in my food processor.

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I couldn't believe how fast and easy this all come together. Who needs wine? Who needs dairy? All you need is some great rice, cooking stock, and something a little fun and unique like creamy beets! (A magic cast iron helps too!) Now who's craving risotto? I know I am! I think I may just whip some more up this week! This creamy beetroot risotto is going to become a winter staple, I can tell!

So tell me:

+ Have you ever made risotto?

+ What was your favorite video game(s) growing up? I have too many, but the big ones were Harvest Moon for the Nintendo GameCube, Golden Eye for Nintendo 64, and The Sims 2 for the PC (I was a Sims addict! But the period of all the Sims 2 (and expansion packs) was the best!

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  1. Lisa

    February 23, 2018 at 4:20 am

    I made this last night and it was absolutely stunning, thank you for the recipe! I served it with maple syrup roasted parsnips and some fine green beans - delicious πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      February 23, 2018 at 7:36 am

      Wow, that sounds delicious! I'm so glad you enjoyed my risotto! xoxo

      Reply
  2. Shannon

    February 18, 2017 at 7:54 am

    This is SO beautiful and delicious sounding! I've been on the Love Beets bandwagon lately, it's really nice having beets around (that aren't from a can) that are already cooked so that I can actaully use beets in weeknight dinners.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      February 18, 2017 at 9:38 am

      Haha, it is one of those perfect "lazy" but useful hacks πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  3. Joanie @ Zagleft

    January 25, 2016 at 8:52 am

    What a beautiful risotto and such a funny story about the wine!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 25, 2016 at 11:06 am

      Haha, thanks Joanie!

      Reply
  4. Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give

    January 24, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    What a stunning presentation!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 24, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife

    January 23, 2016 at 3:17 am

    Wow: the color is so intense and beautiful! I love risotto so much and this is such a creative, vibrant spin on it.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 23, 2016 at 6:55 am

      It is INTENSE! Haha! Thank you dear!

      Reply
  6. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    January 22, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Oh my, how incredibly pretty!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 22, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah

    January 22, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    I had no idea they had cooking games like that for the DS πŸ˜€ Especially with yummy recipes like this! Will have to check it out (AND make this recipe!)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 22, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Hahaha! Video games can be pretty educational πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  8. Brianna @Flippin' Delicious

    January 22, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    I love the rich red color. Perfect addition to a romantic Valentine's Day meal, I think!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 22, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      I agree with that πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  9. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    January 22, 2016 at 12:21 am

    Such a cool idea! I love beets.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 22, 2016 at 7:27 am

      One of the best veggies!

      Reply
  10. Donna

    January 21, 2016 at 2:12 am

    It looks delicious and the color is so lovely!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 21, 2016 at 6:36 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. sue

    January 18, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    I love beetroot but would never have thought to use in risotto Rebecca!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 18, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      The best addition!

      Reply
  12. Miz Helen

    January 18, 2016 at 10:53 am

    What a delicious Risotto!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 18, 2016 at 10:56 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  13. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table

    January 17, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    I need to make this STAT! My kiddos adore beet hummus and I know they would love this (as would I - I don't make risotto near often enough either!)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 18, 2016 at 1:00 am

      Beet hummus rocks too!!! Anything with beets for me, please!

      Reply
  14. Emma

    January 16, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    Beetroot is one of my favourite vegetables and risotto is such a great one pot meal.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 16, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      It is! So they make one perfect pair!

      Reply
  15. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

    January 16, 2016 at 1:07 am

    There are not even words. This is on my must make this weekend list. I'll eat all the beets all day long πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 16, 2016 at 6:51 am

      Weekend beet party? Yes!

      Reply
  16. kimmythevegan

    January 15, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    Risottyes! haha =)
    This is the prettiest risotto I have ever seen! It's usually so bland and boring, you really came up with a fun, unique twist on a traditional favourite.
    Nice!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      I know! And you know I love color so I had to make it fun!
      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  17. Sandy Sandmeyer

    January 15, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    This sounds like a very interesting item.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      You're comments always make me laugh.

      Reply
  18. Lauren

    January 15, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    This looks fab! I love the color too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Steph @ The Grateful Grazer

    January 15, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    Look at that beautiful red! I haven't yet been able to truly master risotto but your recipe has inspired me to give it another go πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Do it!!! It's so easy and sooooo yummy!

      Reply
  20. Annmarie

    January 15, 2016 at 10:51 am

    Love the color! SO pretty!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 11:40 am

      Thank you dear!

      Reply
  21. Nikki Frank-Hamilton

    January 15, 2016 at 10:29 am

    Love risotto and beets, this has to be an incredible dish, as I've said before, your combinations blow me away, I'm always interested to see what you'll come up with next. And this one is amazing! Good luck, this deserves to be a winner! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Thank you Nikki! This risotto is...just ah! I need to make more myself!

      Reply
  22. Carly @ FitLiving blog

    January 15, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Yummy! I would've never thought to add beet puree- genius! And I love all of the different flavors in this recipe... trying!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 11:36 am

      It's a game-changer! Do it!!

      Reply
  23. ShoeboxofM

    January 15, 2016 at 8:52 am

    That's an impressive recipe! When I first saw beetroot risotto I thought it would involve spiralized and riced beetroot (hmmm...) but this is much less faff.

    I cook risottos to use up butternut squash and go for the super lazy method of cooking the whole thing in the oven.

    I like games too, my first gaming loves were always platform games like Mario, Sonic and the Disney games on the Master System and Mega Drive. Now I'm more into short story games like Life is Strange at the moment!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 11:33 am

      A total beet risotto would be fun πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  24. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats

    January 15, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Love the amazing color that beets add to a dish- brilliant move girl!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 8:10 am

      Thank you!! Beets always make me smile with their fantastic color!

      Reply
  25. Kristen Chang

    January 15, 2016 at 7:27 am

    It's been a while since I've made risotto, but I love how you incorporated the beets! Very creative!
    My fav video game growing up was donkey kong. I beat it many times over!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 7:35 am

      Risotto is going to be making a regular appearance now!
      I love the Donkey Kong game on the original GameBoy (in black and white!)

      Reply
  26. Kathleen

    January 15, 2016 at 5:38 am

    I have not made risotto, that recipe looks so good.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Give it a try! You'll love it!

      Reply
  27. Amber

    January 14, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    I love anything to do with beets! Looks great!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 15, 2016 at 12:50 am

      Haha, thank you!!

      Reply
  28. Debra @ Bowl Me Over

    January 14, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    How gorgeous does this look?!! Love beets and can't wait to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 14, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      Thank you Debra!! Beets are amazing, right?

      Reply
  29. Sadhna Grover

    January 14, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    This sounds good and I love the color of this dish. I use beetroot a lot, so this is a new addition for me.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Beets for life!

      Reply
  30. Charlotte

    January 14, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    i've never thought of adding beetroot to risotto before ! I love that this is vegan but still looks pretty filling!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 14, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      Just because something is vegan doesn't mean it isn't filling! Vegan foods are more filling!

      Reply
  31. Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting

    January 14, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Oh my word I canΒ΄t wait to try this!! I never thought of adding beetroot to risotto.... πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 14, 2016 at 7:01 am

      Just makes it extra yummy and creamy!!!

      Reply
  32. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health

    January 13, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    what a pretty dish and this is definitely valentine's day appropriate. i have never made risotto before but i love it.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 14, 2016 at 6:57 am

      Well I think I just planned your V-Day menu πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  33. Allie

    January 13, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    What a beautiful dish. I love that you added the beet puree. I love a good risotto (which is exactly what I posted about for the Progresso contest πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 13, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Risotto is just an essential recipe to know!

      Reply
  34. Honest Mum

    January 13, 2016 at 8:37 am

    Looks and sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 13, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  35. Sarah - Craft Invaders

    January 13, 2016 at 7:30 am

    This looks wonderful - what a beautiful colour πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 13, 2016 at 7:44 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  36. Mary-the boondocks blog

    January 13, 2016 at 4:13 am

    This looks fantastic. I go to the open market every week and buy beet root so this would be easy for me to make. I'm pinning.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 13, 2016 at 6:18 am

      I'm always stocked up on beets too!

      Reply
  37. Elle @ Only Taste Matters

    January 13, 2016 at 12:21 am

    This sounds and looks amazing! Can't wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 13, 2016 at 1:05 am

      Thanks Elle!

      Reply
  38. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness

    January 13, 2016 at 12:09 am

    What a creative recipe! You are amazing! I love love love beets. And seriously who DOESN'T love risotto? It's my cheater comfort-food πŸ˜‰ That video game sounds amazing. Let's get together so I can play sometime πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 13, 2016 at 1:05 am

      Hahahaha! Girls night of risotto and video games? Sounds like a win!

      Reply
  39. Erika

    January 12, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    I just made this tonight and this is yum! I tweaked it by adding an extra cup of veggie broth and used pumpkin pie spice instead of the cinnamon/allspice, but definitely a keeper recipe! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 12, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      Pumpkin pie spice? Really?

      Reply
  40. Sonali- The Foodie Physician

    January 12, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    You're so right- this would be perfect for Valentine's Day! So pretty!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 12, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Yes! Thank you dear!

      Reply
  41. lindsay

    January 12, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    love how you're made this dish more nutritious! great idea. BEETS for the win and glad you gave risotto another chance. hehe.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 12, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      Just proving that no one needs the damn wine πŸ˜‰ Hahaha! Thanks Lindsay!

      Reply
  42. Hollie

    January 12, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    We recently got a cast iron and I love it. Honestly it was one of the best purchases we got for our kitchen. This beetroot risotto looks amazing as well. It's making me hungry for lunch!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 12, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Yes! I am seriously so so so glad I bought one! I always end up regretting certain kitchen things I buy, since I end up using them only a few times, but the cast iron. Goodness! Everyday!!!
      And thank you!!

      Reply
  43. Melissa @ vegan does it

    January 12, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Wow! Love that color! And cast iron skillets for the win. Beets are so yummy and I've been eating tons of rice lately for some reason so this sounds fantastic. I love the story that goes a long with it too. I was always a big Mario fan especially Super Mario World and Mario Kart.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 12, 2016 at 11:07 am

      I think I could marry my cast iron <3
      Beets and rice...life sustaining!!!
      Mario is the most classic icon! I have so many favorites!

      Reply
  44. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins

    January 12, 2016 at 6:51 am

    This looks and sounds so delicious! x

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 12, 2016 at 7:27 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  45. Josefine

    January 12, 2016 at 6:49 am

    Wow, this risotto looks absolutely amazing. Stunning color!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 12, 2016 at 7:27 am

      Thank you so much dear!

      Reply
  46. neil@neilshealthymeals.com

    January 12, 2016 at 1:09 am

    Wow! I would never have thought of adding beets to a risotto, Rebecca.

    Using the beet juice instead of the wine is just ingenious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 12, 2016 at 6:07 am

      It's what I call the new "red wine" πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  47. Sophia @Veggies dont bite

    January 11, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    What a gorgeous dish!! And such a great way to get healthy into risotto. I love risotto! Beets are so darn pretty, I wish I loved them more. I have tried so many times to love them. But I had an "incident" when we bought our new home and just finished remodeling our white kitchen...I was giving beets a millionth try, and they decided to explode ALL over my beautiful white kitchen! They have officially been banned ever since then LOL! One day, maybe I'll give them another try...until then I will just swoon over you beautiful pics!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 11:40 pm

      Thank you!!! I never knew I loved risotto so much until I made it again!
      Omg! Hahahaha! What did you do to them!? *Or what did they do to YOU!)
      (I guess I need to send you some risotto express through the mail, eh?) πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  48. Michele

    January 11, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    I remember you mentioning your risotto from way back! I'm such a beet lover so I know this has to be good! And very old school Mario 3 on Nintendo was my all time favorite πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 11:38 pm

      Yes! I had to bring some risotto action to life!
      The old school games really were the best! Classics never die!

      Reply
  49. Cindys Recipes and Writings

    January 11, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    I love beets and rice but never tried them together. Fantastic idea!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 11:37 pm

      Haha, well here you go, you'll love it πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  50. Mandy

    January 11, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    Yay for another cast iron creation!!! I'm in LOVE with this color! Wow! Gorgeous! I've been having the biggest cravings for rice lately...been adding it to soup, tacos, you name it. I haven't made risotto in SO long - I love that this recipe is free from all the ingredients I avoid!! Can't wait to try this! XO

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Right!? I've had the most intense cravings for rice lately too! But it's just so good!!! And time to make some risotto!!! Creamy winter comfort!

      Reply
  51. Jess @hellotofit

    January 11, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    You had me at Parm and herbs πŸ™‚ YUM!! I've only made risotto at home once.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      Parm?

      Reply
  52. Sarah | Well and Full

    January 11, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    I love the vibrant red color of the risotto. Just beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you!!! Beets always amaze!

      Reply
  53. Evi @ greenevi

    January 11, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Side dish? Oh no! I would eat this risotto as an appetiser, then main and dessert. It looks incredible beautiful and I love that you added mint πŸ™‚

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      Hahahaha! Well I approve of that too πŸ˜‰ Risotto all day every day!!!!
      Thank you dear!
      I love the mint!!! Mint and beets is my new favorite combo!

      Reply
  54. Megan

    January 11, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    What a unique idea! I've never heard of those two put together! πŸ™‚

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      It's one fantastic risotto!

      Reply
  55. Gluten Free With Emily

    January 11, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    I love how easy and healthy this recipe is!!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  56. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

    January 11, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Most vibrant beautiful risotto I've ever seen! It's really popping against the cast iron background too! I love the beet puree idea, who needs wine. Plus seriously I have no clue how to work a bottle opener even if I could find it in my kitchen. You can tell how much I drink haha! I never knew Nintendo DS had a cooking game, I would've been all over that! I had a DS but my mom was kinda anti-video game so we rarely got to play it and only had like 2 games for it which got real boring real fast :p It would be kinda funny to have someone yelling at you what to do next though...like a car navigation system but for the kitchen πŸ˜€

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      The Pan never fails πŸ˜‰
      Haha! Considering I'm pretty bad at opening things (i.e. dropping that pickle jar on my toe...) Oping things is just not my forte!
      They had tons of cooking games! And you know the Wii? I almost turned it on yesterday to play some cooking games!!! I have a Food Network one and this other one...blanking on the name...but cooking games were always fun...but got boring after you "made" all the recipes πŸ˜›

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  57. Laura

    January 11, 2016 at 10:55 am

    YUMMMM!! I'm trialling a vegan, gluten free risotto as we speak! Love the idea of beetroot:) Looks delicious Rebecca!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 10:59 am

      Risotto love!!!! You will be in heaven, I'm sure!

      Reply
  58. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet

    January 11, 2016 at 10:39 am

    OMG I think I could eat this at every meal! So delicious! And that bright red color is so pretty too! Pinning. πŸ™‚

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Thank you!!! I can never get enough of the beautiful color of beets!

      Reply
  59. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    January 11, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Haha Nintendo brings back so many memories!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Making childhoods great!

      Reply
  60. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday

    January 11, 2016 at 10:20 am

    This is beautiful! I've never had beets, but I definitely want to try them out in this recipe.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 10:53 am

      ..........WHAT!?

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      • Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday

        January 11, 2016 at 10:55 am

        Haha they're one of those things my parents never cooked because they don't like them, so I've never experienced them! Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes were the same (but I've tried those now and LOVE them).

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        • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

          January 11, 2016 at 10:58 am

          I'm sure you're had beets in something before! And I usually don't cook them. I LOVE chopping up raw beets and just eating them in salads!

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  61. Phoebe

    January 11, 2016 at 10:17 am

    I'm all about Mario Kart for N64! But a cooking game sounds so fun for budding chefs!
    And that risotto looks delicious! Love the beautiful beet color! πŸ™‚

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 10:53 am

      N64 games were pretty much the best!
      Thank you!!

      Reply
  62. Sarah

    January 11, 2016 at 9:58 am

    Oh yes for me! Love beets, you can't beet them! πŸ˜‰
    I love the coloring! I have a long list of recipes to make with beets this year! Just worried about my new white kitchen as it doesn't seem to like the strong pigmented foods like carrots, turmeric, and beets. πŸ™ In the words of one of my girls I don't like them, I love them, love emm, love emm!
    Happy Meatless Monday!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Bahahhaa, no you can't!
      The problem with colorful foods πŸ˜‰ I'd rather have a tie-died kitchen though!

      Reply
  63. Nadia's Healthy Kitchen

    January 11, 2016 at 9:54 am

    I love the story of your first ever recipe...using the Nintento DS πŸ˜› I bet that experience was so much fun! This risotto looks gorgeous! Love that colour. I've never made risotto before but definitely need to try this one πŸ˜€

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 10:52 am

      Make it!!! You will love it and so satisfying when done!

      Reply
  64. Emily @ My Healthyish Life

    January 11, 2016 at 9:16 am

    This is a great recipe! I love beets (except that they make my kitchen look like a murder scene).

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 10:51 am

      Bahahahaha! You're food processor will look a little bloody here, but otherwise, you're good πŸ˜‰ I made this dish with a white sweater on and came out free and clean!

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  65. rachel @ Athletic Avocado

    January 11, 2016 at 8:27 am

    I have never made risotto and I am not sure why, it's so easy and delicious! The color of this one is on point with the beets! yum!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 8:30 am

      It is so easy!!! Even though most people think it;s hard, there are easy ways to do it and still get the authentic risotto-ness!

      Reply
  66. Linda @ Veganosity

    January 11, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Haha! I can just picture you and your mom tearing the kitchen apart looking for the wine opener. Okay, too funny, I made a spinach/basil risotto for dinner last night. I was going to use the beets in my fridge but I didn't feel like roasting them so I went with a green theme.

    Your recipe is fabulous. I can't wait to try it. I'm putting it in my back pocket for V Day. πŸ™‚

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Damn wine!! BUT those things always work out for the better πŸ˜‰
      Haha, yea, when I saw the Love Beets on sale in produce...I knew I could just be lazy and not roast beets myself!
      Ooooo the hubby is going to love πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  67. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

    January 11, 2016 at 8:06 am

    how creative! I love beets and what a fun way to mix it up.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 8:27 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  68. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

    January 11, 2016 at 7:44 am

    How delicious! I love anything with beets in it. What a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 11, 2016 at 8:05 am

      Ah, me too! Beets are the best!

      Reply

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