Dinner for 4

Beet and Goat Cheese Risotto

Name: Beet and Goat Cheese Risotto
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 oz) pre-cooked beets; 3/4 cup arborio rice; 1/2 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1/3 cup mascarpone or heavy cream; 4 oz goat cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 1/2 tsp fresh thyme; salt and black pepper (optional); extra crumbled goat cheese; fresh thyme; toasted pine nuts; 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil

$11.52for 440 minServes 4

Creamy beet risotto combines tender arborio rice, softened onion, and goat cheese with stock added gradually in one pan.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Beets, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical	1 lb	$1.99Typical price
	Wild, 5 oz$0.15/oz typical	5 oz	$0.73Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Broth, 23 oz$0.07/oz typical	23 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Heavy cream, 2.75 oz$0.22/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.61Typical price
	Feta, 4.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	4.5 oz	$3.15Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.52Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.52

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Eastern European Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.88 per serving$11.52 for 4

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Ingredients

2 packages (8 oz) pre-cooked beets
3/4 cup arborio rice
1/2 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup white wine
2 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/3 cup mascarpone or heavy cream
4 oz goat cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 tsp fresh thyme
salt and black pepper (optional)
extra crumbled goat cheese
fresh thyme
toasted pine nuts
1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil

Steps

Warm the stock in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat without boiling it.
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 4-quart skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion for 4 minutes.
Add the garlic and rice, stir for 2 minutes, and pour in the white wine.
Add warm stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring often and waiting until absorbed, for 20 to 25 minutes.
Stir in the beets, mascarpone, remaining butter, thyme, parmesan, and half the goat cheese, then cook for 3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, then top with the remaining goat cheese, thyme, pine nuts, and olive oil.