Microwave risotto primavera
Cooking time
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 20 minsSkill level
EasyServings
Serves 4A 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
Nutrition and extra info
Additional info
- Easily halved
- Vegetarian
- Healthy
Nutrition per serving
- kcalories
- 461
- protein
- 19g
- carbs
- 84g
- fat
- 6g
- saturates
- 3g
- fibre
- 9g
- sugar
- 7g
- salt
- 0.6g
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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Method
- 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.
- 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.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2007
Comments, questions and tips
Comments
First time round I ended up with a rock solid rice patty - this was in a 7800W microwave. To avoid this second time I adjusted the timings as follows: add half the stock initially, and only microwave for 8minutes. Then add half the remaining stock in the second addition (ie a quarter of the original) and microwave for 4 minutes, then the remaining stock and microwave for 8 minutes - but I'd still recommend keeping an eye on it.
The asparagus was perfectly cooked for me, and the risotto texture was lovely, and so much easier in the microwave than on the hob. I added a teaspoon of pesto per person as well as the goats cheese and it tasted lovely.
Just be slightly careful when microwaving. My first attempt burnt and the rice was rock solid after the first 10 minutes! Sadly I had gone to another room while it was on so it was past saving! My microwave is E rating 900W. Had to chuck it all out. Now on second attempt and keeping a close eye. Wll report back later...
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!