Microwave Risotto

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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.