Golden Beetroot Bulgur Wheat Risotto with Spinach, Walnuts and Fresh Thyme

With a sweet, mellow flavour and beautifully rich colour, beetroot is the star of this dish. Brimming with anti-inflammatory chemicals, beetroot is a ...With a sweet, mellow flavour and beautifully rich colour, beetroot is the star of this dish. Brimming with anti-inflammatory chemicals, beetroot is a fantastic ingredient to get into your diet. We have paired it with spinach, walnuts and fragrant thyme for a delicious bulgur wheat-based risotto. This veggie dish is guaranteed to wow! Read more With a sweet, mellow flavour and beautifully rich colour, beetroot is the star of this dish. Brimming with anti-inflammatory chemicals, beetroot is a fantastic ingredient to get into your diet. We have paired it with spinach, walnuts and fragrant thyme for a delicious bulgur wheat-based risotto. This veggie dish is guaranteed to wow! With a sweet, mellow flavour and beautifully rich colour, beetroot is the star of this dish. Brimming with anti-inflammatory chemicals, beetroot is a fantastic ingredient to get into your diet. We have paired it with spinach, walnuts and fragrant thyme for a delicious bulgur wheat-based risotto. This veggie dish is guaranteed to wow!

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats
Contains
Dairy, Nuts, Gluten View all Milk, Olive oil, Walnuts, Spinach, Legumes, Beetroot, Dairy, Nuts, Bulgur wheat, Onion, Peas, Grains, Thyme, Lemon, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

24g
Protein
770kcal
Calories
42g
Total Fat
79g
Carbs
18g
Sugars
15g
Fibre
317mg
Calcium
24%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
198mg
Magnesium
47%
 
1327mg
Potassium
28%
 
1080mg
Sodium
47%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.5mcg
Vitamin B12
21%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4mg
Vitamin E
27%
 
283mcg
Vitamin B9
71%
 
297mcg
Vitamin A
33%
 
50mg
Vitamin C
56%
 
4.2mg
Zinc
38%
 
38mcg
Vitamin K
32%
 
1mg
Copper
111%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
6mg
Vitamin B3
38%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
512mg
Phosphorus
41%
 
Protein: 24g; Calories: 770kcal; Total Fat: 42g; Carbs: 79g; Sugars: 18g; Fibre: 15g; Calcium: 317mg (24%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 198mg (47%); Potassium: 1327mg (28%); Sodium: 1080mg (47%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg (21%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4mg (27%); Vitamin B9: 283mcg (71%); Vitamin A: 297mcg (33%); Vitamin C: 50mg (56%); Zinc: 4.2mg (38%); Vitamin K: 38mcg (32%); Copper: 1mg (111%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 6mg (38%); Vitamin B6: 0.7mg (41%); Phosphorus: 512mg (41%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Healthy
fats
Contains
Dairy, Nuts, Gluten View all Milk, Olive oil, Walnuts, Spinach, Legumes, Beetroot, Dairy, Nuts, Bulgur wheat, Onion, Peas, Grains, Thyme, Lemon, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 2
Swaps: celeriac, sweet potatoes, swede, beetroot
finely sliced golden or regular variety
white onion
Swaps: shallot, fennel
finely diced
bulgur wheat
Swaps: wholegrain rice, risotto rice, pearl barley
thyme
leaves picked
Swaps: watercress, swiss chard, spring greens, cavolo nero
peas (frozen)
thawed (or fresh)
crème fraîche
or plant-based alternative
parmesan cheese
or plant-based alternative
crumbled
vegetable stock
zest and juice
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

2

Place the beetroot onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with half the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast on the top shelf until tender and golden, 15-20 mins. Turn halfway through cooking.

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