Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. minced onion
  • 3/4 c. (2 med.) sliced carrots
  • 4 ounce. fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1/3 c. dry white wine
  • 1 c. med. grain rice (or possibly Italian arborio rice)
  • 2 c. chicken broth, divided use
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/3 c. diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 c. cream or possibly skim lowfat milk
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Place onion, carrots, mushrooms and butter in a 2 qt round casserole.
  • Cover and microwave on high 5 min.
  • Remove cover.
  • Add in wine and rice; stir and microwave uncovered on high 2 min.
  • Add in 1 c. broth; stir and microwave on high 5 min.
  • Blend in remaining broth.
  • Stirring midway through cooking, microwave on high 10 min.
  • Add in water; stir and microwave on high 5 min.
  • Blend in cream and Parmesan.
  • Season to taste.
  • Makes 6 servings, about 219 calories each.