Microwave Risotto

15 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Ready In: 45 min

“Easy to make Risotto using the microwave. A lot of stirring is not necessary when making risotto in the microwave, it does most of the work.” - by ANTILOPE

Ingredients

3 cups hot chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground white or black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup uncooked medium grain white rice
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Combine the chicken broth, salt and pepper in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Keep warm over low heat.
In a square baking dish, or glass pie plate, heat the butter and olive oil in the microwave for 2 minutes. Add the onion to the dish, and stir to coat. Cook in the microwave for 4 more minutes. Add the uncooked rice, and stir to coat with oil. Cook for another 4 minutes.
Pour the simmering chicken broth into the rice, and stir. Cook in the microwave for 9 minutes. Stir, then microwave for another 9 minutes. If you want a creamier risotto, add 1/4 cup of warm water, and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese as soon as it comes out of the microwave, and serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
211 cal
11%

Fat
9.5 g
15%

Carbs
27.3 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Mariah

Oct. 17, 2005

"The end result of this recipe is a very suprisingly good dish. I say 'suprisingly' because getting to the end result (for me, at least) was a challenge. I have a 1000-watt microwave, so on the first g..." See moreo-round (with the butter and oil) I reduced it as said to 70% power, however the mixture of butter and oil sounded like explosives in my microwave after only a few seconds. It made a great deal of mess, even after I added a saran-wrap cover to the top of the dish. After adding the rice, I reduced the power to 50%, and cooked as directed which seemed to do the trick. I continued at 50% power for the rest of the cooktime and it did end up turning out a prety quick and really tasty dish, something my whole family (of non-rice eaters) enjoyed."

Elisa Sue

Jan. 2, 2007

"First time having it, and later when at a 'taste of south bend' fair, I took one bite of a risotto and turned it down because it didn't taste nearly as great as this recipe...." See more"

jen622

Jan. 6, 2006

"QUICK AND EASY!!This recipe was great!! I added chopped mushrooms to give it more flavor. I also used brown rice, and although it was not as fluffy as white, it was still VERY tasty!!!! I will be mak..." See moreing this again!!!!!"

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