Basic Microwave Risotto

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Microwave Risotto is great because of its forgiving nature; if you forget it for a half hour, nothing is lost. Also, it is a wonderful clean-out-the-fridge, use-your-imagination, I-just-bounced-five-checks recipe. It reheats well too. You can use margarine or olive oil in place of the butter, and you can use apple juice or white grape juice in place of the wine.

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Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice

  • ¾ cup white wine

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a 3 quart, microwave safe casserole dish combine butter, garlic and onion. Place dish in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes.

  2. Place vegetable broth in a microwave safe dish. Heat on microwave until the broth is hot but not boiling (approximately 2 minutes).

  3. Stir the rice and broth into the casserole dish with the onion, butter and garlic mixture. Cover the dish tightly and cook on high for 6 minutes.

  4. Stir wine into the rice. Cook on high for 10 minutes more. Most of the liquid should boil off. Stir the cheese into the rice and serve.

    close up view of Risotto with peas garnished with fresh herbs and cheese in a bowl
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

368 Calories
11g Fat
52g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 368
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 333mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 87mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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