Basic Microwave Risotto

Name: Basic Microwave Risotto
Prep time: 32 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters uncooked Arborio rice (short-grain); 2 Tbsps butter; 59 milliliters dry white wine; 1 garlic clove, minced; 59 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 651 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 59 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 4 servings Salt and pepper to taste; 118 milliliters finely chopped sweet onion

Basic Microwave Risotto might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 9g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 333 calories. This gluten free recipe serves 4. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. If you have chicken broth, parmesan cheese, chicken broth, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 32 minutes.

Instructions

Stir together first 4 ingredients in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes. Stir in rice, and microwave at HIGH 2 minutes.

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Rice

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Microwave

Bowl

Stir in 2 3/4 cups broth and 1/4 cup wine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. (Do not vent). Microwave at HIGH 9 minutes. Carefully swirl bowl without uncovering (to incorporate the mixture), and microwave at HIGH 8 minutes. Carefully remove and discard plastic wrap. Stir in cheese and 1/4 cup chicken broth, stirring 30 seconds to 1 minute or until creamy.

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Broth

Cheese

Wine

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Microwave

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Add 1/4 cup additional broth, 1 Tbsp. at a time, if necessary, for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

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Salt And Pepper

Broth

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Rice Select Risotto Italian-Style Rice, an 1,100-watt microwave oven, and a 2 1/2-liter glass bowl. We found that self-sealing plastic wraps, such as GLAD Press'n Seal, do not work in these applications.

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Wrap

Rice

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Microwave

Bowl

Oven

Cheese-and-Bacon Risotto: Substitute 1 cup freshly shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese for Parmesan cheese. Prepare Basic Microwave Risotto as directed, stirring in 3 Tbsp. jarred diced pimiento, drained, with cheese.

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Cheese

Parmesan

Diced Pimiento

Bacon

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Microwave

Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon and 2 thinly sliced green onions just before serving. Makes 4 servings; Prep: 10 min., Cook: 22 min.

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Real Bacon Pieces

Green Onions

Green Pea-and-Asparagus Risotto: Prepare Basic Microwave Risotto as directed. Meanwhile, snap off and discard tough ends of 1/2 lb. asparagus, and cut into 2-inch pieces.

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Asparagus

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Microwave

Saute asparagus in a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; stir in 1/2 cup frozen sweet green peas, thawed. Stir asparagus mixture, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 2 tsp. lemon juice into prepared risotto.

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Lemon Juice

Fresh Mint

Green Peas

Lemon Zest

Asparagus

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Frying Pan

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Portobello-Spinach Risotto: Prepare Basic Microwave Risotto as directed. Meanwhile, saute 1 (8-oz.) package sliced baby portobello mushrooms in 1 Tbsp. hot olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until tender. Stir in 3 cups firmly packed fresh spinach, and cook 1 minute or until wilted. Stir mushroom mixture into prepared risotto.

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Portobello Mushrooms

Olive Oil

Mushrooms

Spinach

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Microwave

Frying Pan

Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings; Prep: 10 min., Cook: 29 min.

Parmesan-Squash Risotto: Prepare Basic Microwave Risotto as directed, increasing Parmesan cheese to 1/2 cup. Stir 1 (12-oz.) package frozen cooked squash, thawed and drained, and 3 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil into prepared risotto. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute.

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Parmesan

Fresh Basil