Microwave Risotto Primavera

* Exported from MasterCook *

Microwave Risotto Primavera

Recipe By : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Microwave Rice

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
3 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
3/4 cup white wine
1 leek -- slice in thin disks
1 carrot -- 1/4" dice
1 cup asparagus tips -- blanched and cooled
1 cup sugar snap peas -- string&stems removed
-- blanched and cooled
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup spinach -- rinsed, cut in thin
-- strips
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 tablespoon chives -- minced

Serves 4 as main course, 8 as side dish
All heating is done at 100%, uncovered.

Heat butter and oil in casserole, the shallower the better, for 2 minutes. Add
leeks, salt and pepper. Heat for 2 minutes. Stir in rice and broth. Cook for
13 minutes. Add wine, stir well, cook for 6 minutes. Add carrots, cook for 6
minutes. Taste for doneness. If rice is still hard, cook another couple of m
inutes. Remove from microwave, add zucchini, asparagus and sugar snaps. Stir
well. Adjust seasoning. Let stand 5 minutes, stirring several times. Beat in
1/2 cup Ricotta. Add spinach. Serv
e topped with a dollop of Ricotta and sprinkled with chives and parsley.

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