Ingredients

• 1/2 cup medium grain rice
• 1 cup beets, peeled and diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 1/2 cups Swiss chard, sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt to taste

How to make Beet And Swiss Chard Risotto directions

• 1

  In a saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and sauté until tender. Stir in rice and cook until the rice is coated, about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the wine and cook until the wine evaporates. Add the beets and the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer and stir until the beets are soft. Season with salt to taste.

• 2

  Remove the lid and stir in the Swiss chard. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until the rice is tender and creamy. Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese. Warm the serving plates before ladling the risotto.