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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Rice Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Butter
1/2 c Onion, finely chopped
14 oz Can chicken broth, reduced
-sodium,
(or 1 can vegetable broth)
1 c Arborio rice
1 md Carrot, peeled & finely
Chopped
1/2 c Sweet red pepper, finely
Chopped
1/2 c Fresh or frozen green peas
1/3 c + 2-4 T. water
1 t Dried basil leaves
1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated
1 Clove garlic, finely
Chopped
1/4 ts Black pepper
In a 1-qt microwave-proof dish, microwave butter on
high for 20-30 secs until melted. Stir in onion,
cover and microwave for 1 min.
Stir broth & rice into onion mixture; cover. Microwave
on high 6 min. Rotate halfway through. Stir in carrot
& red pepper; cover and microwave 4 min on high.
Stir peas, 1/2 c. water and basil into rice mixture.
Cover and microwave 4 min. on high. Stir, cover, and
microwave on high 2 more min.
Stir in parmesan cheese, garlic and pepper. Cover and
set aside for 6-8 min., stirring occasionally, until
rice is cooked but slightly chewy. Stir in an add'l
2-4 T of water for a creamier texture.
