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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 22 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 cup uncooked arborio rice (short-grain) |
2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth |
1/4 cup dry white wine |
1 cup freshly shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese |
3 tablespoons jarred diced pimiento, drained |
1/4 to 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth |
salt and pepper to taste |
1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon |
2 thinly sliced green onions |
Directions:
1. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes. Stir in rice, and microwave at HIGH 2 minutes.
2. Stir in 2 3/4 cups broth and 1/4 cup wine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. (Do not vent). Microwave at HIGH 9 minutes. Carefully swirl bowl without uncovering (to incorporate the mixture), and microwave at HIGH 8 minutes. Carefully remove and discard plastic wrap. Stir in cheese, pimiento, and 1/4 cup chicken broth, stirring 30 seconds to 1 minute or until creamy. Add 1/4 cup additional broth, 1 Tbsp. at a time, if necessary, for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions just before serving.
3. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Rice Select Risotto Italian-Style Rice, an 1,100-watt microwave oven, and a 2 1/2-liter glass bowl. We found that self-sealing plastic wraps, such as GLAD Press'n Seal, do not work in this application.
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