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Sorghum Beet Risotto

This sorghum beet risotto recipe was developed exclusively for Nuts.com and our customers by the talented Anya Kassoff and Masha Davydova. This mother daughter team share their ideas about tasty and nourishing cooking on their website, Golubka Kitchen.

 
I love preparing alternative grain risotto, as it allows me to get a variety of nutritionally dense grains other than Arborio rice into my diet. I’ve tried and succeeded in making risotto with buckwheat, barley, black and red rice, and most recently sorghum. Sorghum is a protein and fiber-rich, gluten-free grain that contains a wealth of vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin and niacin, as well as many crucial minerals like magnesium, copper, calcium, phosphorus and iron. It’s great for digestive and bone health, as well as cancer prevention.

 
The sorghum grain is almost perfectly spherical and has a very pleasant, toothsome bite to it once cooked, which is perfect for that risotto-like texture. Alternative grain risotto usually requires something extra to achieve that traditional, creamy consistency that normally comes from the starch in Arborio rice. Since not many other grains are as starchy, I like to incorporate blended roasted root vegetables, beans or coconut milk to achieve that sought-after consistency.

 
In this risotto, I went with coconut milk, which integrates seamlessly with the flavors of the beets, ginger, garlic and chili. Both beets and ginger are extremely nutritious roots, which are great to incorporate into your diet during this time of the year for their immune-boosting properties. 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, all the while maintaining that well-loved, creamy grain dish format.

 
It’s also arguably easier to prepare than traditional risotto, since it does not require constant babysitting and stirring, and that is always a bonus in my book.

6 Responses to “Sorghum Beet Risotto”

  1. MICHELE, AKA MICKEY

    I NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS SORGHUM??)MIS SPELLED
    I HAVE SOME POWDERS AND WHAT THE MACA AND OTHER ITEMS THAT I CAN BENEFIT FROM NATURAL INSTEAD OF MEDICATION.
    LUPUS, MS CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.
    PLEASE RECOMEND ITEM THAT WILL EASE THE PAIN!! I DO NOT LIKE NARCOTICS.
    I HOPE YOU SEND ME A LIST OF ITEMS FOR JOINT PAIN, AND ETC]
    THANK YOU
    MICKEY AKA MICHELE

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    • Stephanie Hart

      Hi Michele! Sorghum is a protein and fiber-rich grain. For lupus, we recommend eating beans to help with fractions and strengthen bones. Plain oatmeal with raisins, chicken with fresh herbs and a handful of almonds are healthy choices for congestive heart failure. To ease pain, try adding ginger or turmeric to your favorite meals and start snacking on tart cherries and edamame.

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  2. MG Jackson

    I am ancient and have a rather rare auto-immune disease causing pain, solidification of joints and general deep fatigue. I read lots of health advice and use myself as a guinea pig. Thinking that consuming raw powdered beets mixed with juice might help me produce more nitric oxide, I ordered a big bag from Nuts.com. It is a beautiful color—and I tried mixing it with stevia and lemon juice and bottled cranberry juice. Absolutely horrible concoction! I still think it will help me get together enough daily energy to walk on my treadmill——but I need someone with your talents to help me. Will orange and cranberry mixed with the powder taste better?. I don’t have a juicer or heavy duty blender so would like it to be easy and not require machinery. I will watch Nuts.com daily for your reply. And be very grateful for your help!!

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    • Stephanie Hart

      Hello Clay! Thanks so much for reaching out. Sorry that first concoction wasn’t what you were expecting! Try mixing beet powder into hot water with honey. It’s simple but delicious!

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