BEET RISOTTO WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION - Lidia

Ingredients

• 2 medium beets, trimmed to within 1 inch of the top
• 8 cups light vegetable stock (see here)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice
• ¾ cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
• ½ cup freshly grated Grana Padano
• 3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• Balsamic reduction, for drizzling (see below)