Stuffed Beets

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 2 shallots, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, more to taste
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3 large beets, halved

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, shallots, and spices (including salt and pepper to taste); mix well and set aside.
• 2 use a knife to remove the core and create a hollow for the rice mixture (do not toss the core, it will be used to top the rice).
• 3 place a spoonful of the rice mixture into each beet and top with the cored portion (don't overstuff, the rice will grow as it cooks).
• 4 coat a saucepan with oil and place each beet into it, so that they are touching and holding each other upright.
• 5 cover with water and season with salt; heat over medium heat and cover once it starts to boil.
• 6 reduce heat to a simmer and cook 30 minutes.