Simple Microwave Risotto
Whip up a comforting, creamy risotto in just minutes with this foolproof Simple Microwave Risotto recipe! Perfectly cooked Arborio rice meets bold flavors of garlic, onion, and a splash of dry white wine, all melded together with rich chicken or vegetable stock. Finished with a generous swirl of butter and freshly grated Parmesan, this quick and easy microwave method delivers restaurant-quality risotto without the constant stirring. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and can be customized with fresh herbs or paired as a side dish to your favorite proteins. Embrace the convenience of the microwave to create a dish that's as elegant as it is effortless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2.5 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped onion. Microwave on high for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the Arborio rice to the bowl and stir to coat with the oil. Microwave on high for another 1 minute to lightly toast the rice grains.
Stir in the white wine and microwave on high for 2 minutes, allowing the liquid to slightly reduce.
Add 2 cups of the chicken or vegetable stock to the bowl, along with the salt and black pepper. Stir well, then microwave on high for 10 minutes, stopping to stir every 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
After 10 minutes, add the remaining 0.5 cup of stock. Stir and microwave on high for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and creamy.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately as a comforting, creamy main dish or a side to your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.0 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 4026 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
