Basic Microwave Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice

  • ¾ cup white wine

  • ¼ 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 (approximately 2 minutes).

  3. 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.

  4. Stir wine 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.