Microwave Risotto with Ham, Peas and Cheese

Name: Microwave Risotto with Ham, Peas and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup uncooked short-grain Arborio rice; 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 1 cup diced ham; 1 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic peas (from 10-oz bag); 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

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Updated Jan 31, 2017

Microwave Risotto with Ham, Peas and Cheese

Prep Time 15 min
Total 40 min
Servings 4
Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked short-grain Arborio rice
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup diced ham
1 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic peas (from 10-oz bag)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Instructions

Step
1

In 2-quart microwavable bowl, place 2 tablespoons of the butter, the onion, garlic and pepper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; microwave on High 2 to 4 minutes or until onion is soft. Add rice; stir to coat with butter. Cover; set aside.
Step
2

In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, place broth. Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes or until hot. Pour into rice mixture; stir. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; microwave on High 5 minutes.
Step
3

Stir mixture. Cover tightly; microwave on Medium (50%) 12 minutes. Stir in ham and frozen peas; continue to cook on Medium (50%) 5 to 7 minutes longer or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step
4

Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

440 Calories

19g Total Fat

19g Protein

48g Total Carbohydrate

3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 440

Calories from Fat: 170

Total Fat: 19g; 29%

Saturated Fat: 11g; 54%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 60mg; 20%

Sodium: 1330mg; 55%

Potassium: 270mg; 8%

Total Carbohydrate: 48g; 16%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 19g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%

Vitamin C: 4%; 4%

Calcium: 20%; 20%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Microwave Risotto with Ham, Peas and Cheese

Microwave Risotto with Ham, Peas and Cheese

Ingredients

Instructions

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

Carbohydrate Choice

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