Easy Halloween food ideas: Enjoy Beet Risotto with Turkey Bacon
Discover a vibrant and festive twist to your Halloween menu with this delicious beet risotto, enhanced with savory turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium beet, cooked and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Gradually add the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed before adding more.
- After about 20 minutes, when the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in the diced beet and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- This risotto makes a festive dish perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Feel free to add more toppings like herbs or additional cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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