Microwave Spring Vegetable Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 None onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10.5 oz Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1.5 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 6 oz bocconcini cheese, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter, chopped
  • 7 oz green beans, trimmed, halved, steamed

Instructions

  1. Combine oil, onion and garlic in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 2 mins, or until onion is soft. Add rice. Cook, covered, on HIGH for 3 mins. Add wine and cook, uncovered, on HIGH for 2 mins. Add stock and 1 cup boiling water. Cook, covered, on HIGH for about 8 mins, or until rice is just tender. Season.
  2. Stir in basil, tomatoes, Parmesan, bocconcini and butter. Let risotto cool for 5 mins before serving. Serve with green beans and asparagus.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

874 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.1g 44% DV
Total Fat 60.4g 77% DV
Carbs 62.4g 23% DV
Fiber 11.7g 42% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 857mg 37% DV
Potassium 959.3mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 169mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 787.8mg 61% DV
Iron 25.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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