A delicious and distinctively pink risotto that is sure to please children and adults alike.
SERVES 4 | Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 45 minutes
• 250g/8oz risotto rice
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• 1ltr/1Âľ pints vegetable or chicken stock
• 1tbsp olive oil
• 4 shallots, finely chopped
• ½ courgette, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 50g/2oz butter
• 350g/12oz fresh beetroot, peeled and diced
• 100ml/3½fl oz white wine
• 100g/3½oz Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp rosemary, chopped
1. Heat the stock in a saucepan until almost boiling, then reduce heat and keep hot.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the shallot, courgette and beetroot until softened. Then add the garlic, butter and rice.
3. Stir well until the grains are well coated and glistening.
4. Pour in the wine, stir and add one ladleful of hot stock. Simmer, and continue to stir until it has been absorbed.
5. Continue to add the stock at intervals and cook as before until the rice is tender but firm.
6. Once cooked, add the rosemary and cheese and stir gently.
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