How to Make Slow Cooker Beet Green Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Beet Green Risotto is a delightful and nourishing dish that brings together the earthy flavors of beets and the creamy texture of risotto. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add more leafy greens to their diet, as well as those who are seeking a comforting and hearty meal.

Beet greens are often overlooked, but they are not only delicious but also highly nutritious. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, beet greens are a fantastic addition to any meal....

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 bunches beet greens, stems chopped and leaves finely sliced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 ¼ cups Arborio rice
  • 3 ¾ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add beet stems; saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add rice and stir until it begins turning translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Scrape rice and onion mixture into a slow cooker. Set slow cooker on High. Add beet greens and broth. Cover and cook until rice is tender but not soupy, 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    446 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 1504mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 264mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 292mg