I will never claim to be some big food expert and foo foo food stylist. When Hell’s Kitchen started- every week I would look at my wife and say – “What in the world is risotto?” Several years later I got around to looking into it. When watching the show it seems like a staple of every formal dining facility and on top of that it appeared you had to me a magician to make it perfectly.

Well, throw that out the window- I found a killer quick recipe that- wait till you get this- you make in the microwave. And it will only take about 20 minutes and requires virtually no stirring- only limitation is your imagination. So lets cook!

Creates 4 servings

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice

1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
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 (about 1:30 – 2 minutes).
3. Stir the rice and 2 mixtures into a casserole dish. 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 will boil off. Stir the cheese into the rice and serve.

To mix it up you can always add frozen veggies – peas, carrots, whatever…

Yes, it is that easy and incredibly yummy. Let me know what you think!

Have you ever tried this or a similar recipe?

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