MICROWAVE RISOTTO 
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. uncooked rice
3 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. kosher salt
Black pepper
Parmesan cheese

1. Heat butter and oil in deep pie dish, uncovered at 100% for 2 minutes. Add onions and cook 4 more minutes. Add rice and stir. Cook, uncovered for 4 more minutes.

2. Stir in broth. Cook uncovered at 100% for 9 minutes. Stir well and cook for 9 minutes more.

3. Remove from oven. Let stand, uncovered for 5 minutes to let rice absorb remaining liquid. Stir in salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.

4. Try adding fresh herbs or substituting canned tomatoes for half of the chicken broth.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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