Beet Juice Risotto with Flaked Fish | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) homemade or store-bought beet juice
• 3 cups (750 ml) water
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
• 2 cups (500 ml) arborio rice
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) grated sharp cheddar
• 3 fillets tilapia or other white-fleshed fish
• Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
• 24 fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper