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Creamy Tomato Risotto (Microwave)

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This creamy tomato risotto is perfect to beat the heat as it is all made in the microwave. The tomato herb tapenade is a great addition!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

Round (L) Flexipan®
Octagonal Bonmat™
Eco-Chop
Mini Spatulas
Spatula
Mixing Bowl
Santoku Chef Knife
Tomato Tapenade
Lavender Salt Mill
Pepper Mill

Ingredients
 

STEP 1

  • 2 Tbsp (30 g) butter

STEP 2

  • 2 shallot bulb (Finely Chopped)
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 g) Arborio rice

STEP 3

  • 1 1/2 cups (350 g) vegetable stock
  • 14 1/2 oz (410 g) diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • 2 Tbsp (30 g) Tomato herb Tapenade
  • 2 Tbsp (30 g) tomato paste

STEP 4

  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes (Halved)
  • 4 oz (115 g) Mascarpone cheese

STEP 5

  • 1/4 cup (25 g) Grated Parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp (30 g) Mascarpone cheese (For finishing)
  • Lavender Salt
  • Pepper Mill (Timut Pepper is best!)
  • Fresh Basil (For finishing)

Instructions
 

STEP 1

STEP 2

  • Peel and cut your shallots into quarters and transfer it directly into your Eco Chop. Give it a few pulls to chop it to your liking. Set aside.
  • Carefully remove the Octagonal Bonmat. Add the Arborio rice and chopped shallots. Mix, then cover with Octagonal Bonmat and microwave for 3 minutes.

STEP 3

  • Carefully remove the Octagonal Bonmat from your Flexipan®. Stir in the vegetable stock, drained canned diced tomatoes, tomato herb tapenade and tomato paste. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir.

STEP 4

  • Then, mix in the cherry tomatoes halves and mascarpone cheese. Microwave on high for 10 more minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the tomatoes are softened.

STEP 5

  • Let the risotto sit for one minute. Then stir in the grated parmesan with the 2 tablespoons of mascarpone cheese. Season with Salt and Pepper (to taste). Serve hot with fresh Basil on top. Enjoy and Bon Appétit!

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Special Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Tomato Risotto (Microwave)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 404mg18%
Potassium 305mg9%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 896IU18%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 102mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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