Sorghum Beet Risotto

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Masha and Anya are the plant-based cooking duo behind Golubka Kitchen. They believe that the most nourishing meals come from fresh, whole ingredients prepared with love and intention.

Sorghum Beet Risotto

I’ve been seeing a lot of ‘why not just make it with rice’ reactions to alternative grain risotto recipes. I have a few reasons. Trying to get a variety of potentially more nutritious grains into my meals is one. Making a risotto-like dish with any grain makes it taste delicious and a little more special than just a bed for the more dominant stuff on your plate. It’s also a creative challenge, and I welcome those when they occur in the kitchen. The flavor will always be a bit more new and unexpected than traditional risotto, but the creamy grain dish format will keep it in cozy territory, which is nice. Of course, no grain will quite replace starchy Arborio rice, which is what usually gives risotto that wonderfully creamy consistency. I like to incorporate blended roasted root vegetables, beans or coconut milk to achieve that sought-after texture. In this risotto, I went with coconut milk, which integrates seamlessly with the flavors of the beets, ginger, garlic and chili. Though the spicy, sweet and earthy flavors in this dish are a bit far from the classic, it’s absolutely delicious in its own right, and kind of perfect for this transitional time of year.
I’ve tried sorghum in salads and bowls in the past, but always found it to be a bit too chewy for my liking. That toothsome texture works perfectly in risotto, though, so I was very happy to rediscover this nutritious, gluten-free grain with this dish that I developed for Nuts.com.
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Sorghum Beet Risotto - Golubka Kitchen
Sorghum Beet Risotto - Golubka Kitchen

Sorghum Beet Risotto - Golubka Kitchen

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Sorghum Beet Risotto - Golubka Kitchen

Sorghum Beet Risotto - Golubka Kitchen

Sorghum Beet Risotto - Golubka Kitchen

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Welcome to Golubka Kitchen, where plant-based cooking meets seasonal inspiration. We're Masha and Anya, and we believe that the most nourishing meals come from fresh, whole ingredients prepared with love and intention.

Our journey began with a shared passion for cooking that celebrates the natural flavors of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. What started as casual conversations about seasonal ingredients has grown into a platform where we share recipes that honor both tradition and innovation in plant-based cuisine.

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Ruth

Sounds so good! I’ve always messed up risotto, any tips?

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Zoe Blarowski

Hi, I’m a writer with Care2.com and I’d love to include a link to this recipe in an article. Is it alright if I also use your photo? Thanks!

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Sam from YLA

Look at the burst of colors! I haven’t tried doing much dish and experimenting recipes using risotto since what I always buy in the nearest grocer (guilty for laziness) is quinoa. Maybe next time, whenever I had the chance to go in distant supermarket, I’ll buy some of these and try your recipe. PS. The beets really made magic in the recipe. So much that I want to do something tonight along with quinoa. Your recipe looks awesome Anya! =D

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Natalia

This color is amazing, Anya!

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Siavash

I don’t even like beets but this looks super AMAZING!!! Siavash from http://www.ethicaltree.com