Microwave risotto primavera

Microwave risotto primavera

A classic recipe with a cheat's method - just pop this in the microwave for speedy results. High in fibre and folic acid, and low in fat

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy

High in fibre, good source of folic acid, low fat

Method

  1. Measure the rice into a large microwaveable bowl, then pour in the wine and a third of the stock. Cover with cling film, then microwave on High for 10 mins. Stir the rice, then add another third of the stock, re-cover and microwave again for 3 mins.
  2. Stir the rice again, then add the frozen veg, asparagus and the rest of the stock. Re-cover and microwave for 7 mins. Stir in the cheese and mint, then leave the risotto to stand for 2 mins before serving.

Per serving

461 kcalories, protein 19g, carbohydrate 84g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 9g, salt 0.6 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2007.

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  • 14 November 2007

    Tomski rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very easy to make and very tasty - although the asparagus was a little undercooked for my liking. Would definately make it again - my 4 year old loved it!

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  • 20 March 2008

    Fav Recipes commented on this recipe

    This was super quick and easy and the flavor was not lost by the method and the texture of the risotto was perfect. I would seriously recommend trying it. It gave me more time to do other bits and pieces and get ready, as it was cooking, for a nice dinner for two. As it is in the microwave you don't have to worry about it burning like on the hob. Brilliant!

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  • 31 August 2008

    chocolatemonkeybear rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very yummy!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy

High in fibre, good source of folic acid, low fat

Superhealthy and so simple

Ingredients

  • 350g risotto rice
  • 175ml white wine
  • 850ml hot vegetable stock
  • 500g frozen peas and bean mix (available in Waitrose)
  • 100g pack asparagus tips
  • 100g soft goat's cheese , or vegetarian alternative
  • handful mint leaves, roughly torn
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461 kcalories, protein 19g, carbohydrate 84g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 9g, salt 0.6 g

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