Best Microwave Tomato Risotto Recipes

QUICK TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Tip the rice, onion and half the butter into a large microwave-proof bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave on High for 3 mins. Stir in the stock and passata, then continue to cook, uncovered, for 10 mins. Give it a good stir and mix in the tomatoes and mozzarella. Microwave on High for a further 8 mins until the rice is cooked and the tomatoes have softened.
• Leave the risotto to relax for a few mins, then stir in the remaining butter, parmesan and basil. Season to taste and serve straight from the bowl.

MICROWAVE TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Place stock in a saucepan and bring to boil on stove. You can use the stock cold if you can't be bothered doing this but the risotto will take longer to cook.
• In a large microwave casserole dish, with a lid, cook onion in the oil for 2 mins on high.
• Add rice and cook a further 2 minutes in microwave oven.
• Add chicken stock and tomatoes and cook, covered, on high for about 15- 20 mins until liquid is almost absorbed.
• Allow to stand for 5 mins then fold in the romano and butter.
• Sprinkle extra romano on top to serve.
• Note: If you wish you can substitute the canned tomatoes for fresh, skinned tomatoes,which gives a slightly different result.

BASIC MICROWAVE RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a 3 quart, microwave safe casserole dish combine butter, garlic and onion. Place dish in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes.
• Place vegetable broth in a microwave safe dish. Heat on microwave until the broth is hot but not boiling (approximately 2 minutes).
• Stir the rice and broth into the casserole dish with the onion, butter and garlic mixture. Cover the dish tightly and cook on high for 6 minutes.
• Stir wine into the rice. Cook on high for 10 minutes more. Most of the liquid should boil off. Stir the cheese into the rice and serve.

TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• 1. Heat butter and oil in a 10-inch quiche dish or 11" x 8 1/2" x 2" dish, uncovered, at 100% for 2 minutes
• 2. Stir in onions and garlic. Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 4 minues. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook for 4 minutes more.
• 3. Add tomatoes and broth. Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 9 minutes. Stir well and cook for 9 minutes more, 14 mintues for a thoroughly creamy risotto.
• 4. Remove from oven. Stir in pepper and cheese, add salt to taste, if desired, and serve hot.
• To serve 6 as a first course, 10 as a side dish. Increase broth to 2 3/4 cups and double all other ingredients. Heat butter in a 14" x 11" x 2" dish for 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add rice and cook for 4 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and broth and cook for 18 minutes. Stir and cook for 18 minutes more. Remove from oven. Stir in pepper, cheese, and salt to taste.

TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180 deg C.
• Then melt the butter with the oil in a heavy-based pan and fry the shallot until soft (but not coloured) i.e. for about 5-10 minutes should be great.
• Next, as you turn the heat up slightly, add the rice and stir to coat it thoroughly with the buttery juices.
• Add the puree and the tomatoes and stir well.
• Add a ladle of stock and allow that to bubble!
• Then add the rest of the stock and bring up to a simmer.
• Stir once, transfer to a warm ovenproof dish and put it (uncovered) in the middle of the oven.
• After 10 minutes, remove it and stir once.
• Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
• When the risotto is ready, take it out, stir in the cheese and basil.
• Season and leave to stand for a few minutes before serving.

SALLE'S MICROWAVE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Combine water and tomatoes. Cover; let stand 10 minutes. Drain; set aside.
• Combine butter and oil in an 8-inch square baking dish. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes.
• Stir in onion; microwave at HIGH 3 minutes.
• Stir in rice; microwave at HIGH 2 minutes.
• Stir in broth, salt, and pepper; microwave at HIGH 9 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and chiles; microwave at HIGH 8 minutes.

MICROWAVE RISOTTO PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• 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.