Sattvic Farro risotto with beets. This healthy farro dish nourishes my body and worms up my soul. This farro risotto is perfect for cosy fall and winter nights.
Chop celery sticks and red beetroot stems into small cubes.
Put a deep skillet, or a pot on medium heat, add coconut oil and Universal Sattvic spice mix. Warm up the spices. Transfer chopped celery and beet stems into a skillet, mix well, cover with a lid.
Peel carrots and shred them in a large size shredder. Combine with other vegetables in a skillet, cover with a lid and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Rinse Farro* one more time and add to the mixture along with salt and pepper. Mix well. Pour hot water, and mix again, bring it to a boil, lower the heat, cover with a lid.
Peel the beetroot, chop it into small square pieces. Finely chop beetroot greens as well.
Add beets to the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add beet greens and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Tern of the heat; add lemon juice, mix well and serve.
Notes
Farro should be soaked overnight (or at least for 6 hours).
Rinse 1 cup of farro, place in a bowl. Fill the bowl with 3 cups of lukewarm water, add a pinch of sea salt, cover with a cotton towel, and set to soak overnight. In the morning strain farro through a mesh sieve. Place the sieve over a bowl, cover with a cotton towel, and go about your day.
Your farro is ready when you are.
**Soaking time is not included in overall cooking time (6-12 hours / overnight)