basic microwave risotto

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• in a 3 quart, microwave safe casserole dish combine butter, garlic and onion. place dish in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes.
• place vegetable broth in a microwave safe dish. heat on microwave until the broth is hot but not boiling (approximately 2 minutes).
• 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.
• stir 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.