Ww Risotto With Scallops And Asparagus (Microwave) Recipe

Name: Ww Risotto With Scallops And Asparagus (Microwave)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 8 ounces arborio rice or 8 ounces other short-grain rice; 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 12 thin asparagus spears, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces; 10 ounces bay scallops; 1 1/2 ounces asiago cheese, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; black pepper, freshly ground to taste

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
8 ounces arborio rice or 8 ounces other short-grain rice
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
12 thin asparagus spears, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
10 ounces bay scallops
1 1/2 ounces asiago cheese, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper, freshly ground to taste

1
In 2-quart microwavable casserole, microwave oil on High (100% power) 30 seconds, until hot.
2
Stir in onion; microwave on High 2 minutes.
3
Stir in rice; microwave on High 2 minutes.
4
Add broth and 2 cups water to rice mixture; stir to combine.
5
Microwave on High 14 minutes, stirring after 7 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
6
Stir asparagus into rice mixture; microwave on High 5 minutes.
7
Stir in scallops; microwave on High 2 minutes, until scallops are opaque in center, rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed.
8
Stir cheese, zest, juice, salt and pepper into rice mixture; stir until cheese is melted.
9
SERVING (1 1/4 CUPS) PROVIDES: 1/2 Fat, 3/4 Vegetable, 1 1/2 Proteins, 2 Breads, 5 Optional Calories.
10
PER SERVING: 358 Calories, 7 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 31 mg Cholesterol, 411 mg Sodium, 51 g Total Carbohydrate, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 21 g Protein, 132 mg Calcium; 7 points.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced, 8 ounces arborio rice or 8 ounces other short-grain rice, 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Ww Risotto With Scallops And Asparagus (Microwave) falls under the Seafood 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.

Ww Risotto With Scallops And Asparagus (Microwave)

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