Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups beets, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted

Method

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 3 minutes.
  • Add rice, ginger, and rosemary; saute 1 minute. Add wine; cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
  • Add beets, water, salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until beets are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cheese, stirring until blended.
  • Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon walnuts.