Basic Microwave Risotto Recipe
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Basic Microwave Risotto

By: Drasaid  
"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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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 370 | Total Fat: 10.7g | Cholesterol: 28mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by Lyndal 
I'm a huge fan of Microwave risotto. Having experimented over time, I now add a dash of light... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2006 by Dariya B. 
This was an extremely easy recipe to make and everybody who tasted it thought that it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2006 by Sally Jeanne 
Almost a 5 star, super good but not as good as the real stuff. I will make this again many... MORE
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Reviewed on May 31, 2005 by MILKME2TOO 
So, I have ashamedly used this website for years and never joined or reviewed anything...but i... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by KRISOB 
This was my first try at Risotto and I was a little intimidated by the stove-top version... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2006 by REDROSE6224 
Excellent recipe. Try not to use a plastic microwave container because it could impart a... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by NetteNet99 
Well, count me among the amazed and impressed! I made mine with half butter & half olive oil,... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2006 by DEBI BUDZ 
Perfect - I substituted chicken broth for the vegetable broth (didn't have any) this dish came... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2005 by MSAMANDA 
LOVE THIS! I too hate to slave over the stove making risotto the traditional way, so I jumped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2006 by TchrJrHi 
I was very unsure about this one but thought I would give it a try anyway...so glad I did. I... MORE

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