Looking for a hearty lunch that's quick and easy to make? Then we have the recipe for you! Try our yummy vegetable and bacon risotto, and you won't be disappointed!
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 60g butter
- 4 rashers bacon, diced
- 3 chicken or beef stock cubes
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed well
- 1 cup assorted finely chopped spring vegetables, such as carrot, zucchini and mushrooms
Instructions
- In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the onion, butter and bacon. Cook for 3-4 minutes on HIGH (100%). Stir well.
- Dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water. Pour into the dish with the onion and bacon, add the rice and vegetables. Cover and cook for 23-25 minutes on HIGH (100%).
- Do not stir during cooking. At the end of this time, all of the liquid will be absorbed.
- Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir with a fork and serve.
Serves 6-8.
