* Exported from MasterCook * RISOTTA PRIMAVERA Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Rice Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 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. Recipe By : Country Living, May 1995 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -