1/2 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. (2 med.) sliced carrots
4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. dry white wine
1 c. med. grain rice (or Italian arborio rice)
2 c. chicken broth, divided use
1 c. water
1/3 c. diced green bell pepper
1/4 c. cream or skim milk
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Place onion, carrots, mushrooms and butter in a 2 quart round casserole. Cover and microwave on high 5 minutes. Remove cover. Add wine and rice; stir and microwave uncovered on high 2 minutes.

Add 1 cup broth; stir and microwave on high 5 minutes. Blend in remaining broth. Stirring midway through cooking, microwave on high 10 minutes.

Add water; stir and microwave on high 5 minutes. Blend in cream and Parmesan. Season to taste. Makes 6 servings, about 219 calories each.