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 ...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!

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
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

Ingredients

Serves 2
finely sliced golden or regular variety
white onion
finely diced
bulgur wheat
thyme
leaves picked
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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