Microwave Risotto With Peas and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Recipe

Name: Microwave Risotto With Peas and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth; 1 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 6 tablespoons olive oil; ¾ cup yellow onion, diced; 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed; 1 ½ cups calrose medium-grain white rice; ¼ teaspoon table salt (to taste); 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

5 cups chicken broth
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon white pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
1 ½ cups calrose medium-grain white rice
¼ teaspoon table salt (to taste)
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

1
In a 3-qt sauce pan, bring chicken broth, white wine, garlic powder, onion powder and white pepper to a simmer.
2
Stir well and keep simmering until needed.
3
In a 2-1/2-qt covered microwave casserole dish, microwave olive oil for 2-minutes.
4
Add yellow onion and crushed garlic, stir well and microwave covered for 4-minutes.
5
Add rice, stir well, until rice is coated in olive oil and microwave covered for 4-minutes.
6
Add 5 cups of the simmering chicken broth to rice mixture, stir well and microwave, covered, for 8-minutes.
7
Stir well, and microwave covered for 8-more minutes.
8
Add remaining cup of chicken broth, peas and salt to taste, stir well again and microwave covered for a final 8-minutes.
9
Check to see if risotto is done.
10
If risotto is done, serve as suggested below.
11
If risotto is not quite done, add 1/2 hot water, stir well and microwave, covered, for 2 to 3 additional minutes.
12
Stir in 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
13
Spoon the risotto into the center of each serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

1145

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups chicken broth, 1 cup white wine, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Microwave Risotto With Peas and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Microwave Risotto With Peas and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

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