Date with a Scorpio & Rooted Beet Thai Basil Risotto

Date with A Scorpio & Rooted Rice Cooker Beet Thai Basil Risotto 

Ingredients:

• 1- 1 1/2 cup heaping cup Arborio Rice

• 2 cups Broth

• 1 cup coconut milk

• Salt to taste

• 2 tbsp butter ( I use plant based brands Melt, Miyoko’s, and Earth Balance,

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1-2 cloves of garlic

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 bunches of Thai Basil (You can standard basil as well)

• 1 inch of ginger chopped

• 1/2 of a large beet and roasted bell pepper (prepare before by steaming or broiling)

METHOD:

1. Blend veggies, ginger, garlic, vinegar and broth till smooth.

2. Put rice in rice cooker and cover with blended mixture, butter, oil, coconut milk, 1/2 of the basil and stir. Set to “cook white rice” setting and let cook. Takes about 30-45 minutes, may change based on your rice cooker.

3. When ready salt to taste and pour into serving dish to enjoy - top with fresh basil and garlic infused olive oil if you have.