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  • 350g risotto rice
  • 175ml white wine
  • 850ml hot vegetable stock
  • 500g frozen pea
    and bean mix (available in Waitrose)
  • 100g pack asparagus
    tips
  • 100g soft goat's cheese
    or vegetarian alternative
  • handful of mint
    leaves, roughly torn

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal461
  • fat6g
  • saturates3g
  • carbs84g
  • sugars7g
  • fibre9g
  • protein19g
  • salt0.6g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    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.

  • step 2

    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.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2007

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Overall rating

A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.13 ratings

hgourlay70

This was very good. Just about fitted in 2 litre microwave bowl. Omitted the mint. Definitely needs some seasoning.

coasterstep

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Sadly not impressed with this recipe. I was looking forward to making it - it is asparagus time here in France so nice to have a new recipe including it. Followed recipe apart from low salt chicken stock cubes and adding one extra minute at end as rice seemed to need it, plus a little seasoning.…

Little_lady_85

Would this recipe work without cheese? I'm not a fan but not sure if omitting it would take away from the risotto's consistency. Maybe quark would work instead?

paulaayres1

Made this when needed something quick and tasty. It was both! Halved ingredients & made two generous portions. I used frozen peas & baby broad beans & added cooked prawns for last 2 minutes cooking time. Delicious.

barbarajane18

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Absolutely delicious. Didn't have quite enough rice or any white wine so scaled down slightly and used chicken stock and bouillon. Asparagus, peas and little broadbeans. Best risotto I've had for ages, and so quick and easy!

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