Risotta Primavera

By mirving

Ingredients

• 1 tblsp butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• can chicken broth
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dried basil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in 1 qt. size microwave dish. Stir in onion, cover and microwave for 1 min. Stir broth and rice into onion mixture; cover. Microwave on high 6 minutes. Stir in carrot; cover and microwave 4 minutes on high.Stir in peas, 1/2 cup water and basil. Cover and microwave 4 minutes on high. Stir, cover and microwave on high 2 more minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese, garlic and pepper. Cover and set aside for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.