Microwave Risotto

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese -- the real stuff!

Preparation:

Measure all ingredients into little bowls or whatever before you start to cook. Add the onion and butter to a 4-cup microwave-safe casserole with cover. Microwave covered, on high for 3 minutes. Remove cover and continue cooking uncovered. Add wine, rice and saffron. Stir and cook 2 minutes on high. Add 1 cup broth, stir and cook on high 5 minutes. Stir in remaining broth and cook on high for 10 minutes stirring half way through. Stir in 1 cup water. Cook on high 9 minutes, stirring midway. Add Parmesan and stir. Taste for seasoning. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

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