Microwave risotto primavera
By Good Food
A 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
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Prep:5 mins
Cook:20 mins
- Serves 4
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
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kcal 461
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fat 6g
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saturates 3g
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carbs 84g
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sugars 7g
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fibre 9g
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protein 19g
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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
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.
