MICROWAVE MUSHROOM & CHEESE RISOTTO

Microwave Mushroom & Cheese Risotto image

Provided by Redsie

Categories Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
3 cups sliced mushrooms
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 cup arborio rice or 1 cup italian-style rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup additional broth
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

Place butter in 9-inch square glass baking dish. On HIGH: Melt butter. Add mushrooms, onions and garlic. Stir to coat. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Add rice, chicken broth and wine (if used). Cook uncovered, until rice is tender (about 20 to 30 minutes). Stir once halfway through cooking. If rice isn't moist enough, add more broth towards the end.
Remove from microwave. Stir in Cheddar. Let stand 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 605.3, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3, Protein 14.8