10-MINUTE MICROWAVED RISSOTO IN A MUG

(Makes 4 Servings)

TOTAL COST: $6.16 COST (per serving): $1.54

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp. butter ($2.29/8 oz; $0.29/recipe)

½ onion, finely chopped ($0.60/each; $0.30/recipe)

2 garlic cloves, minced ($0.60/each; $0.12/recipe)

1 cup arborio rice ($4.49/1 lb.; $2.25/recipe)

2 cups vegetable broth ($3.29/32 fl. oz; $1.65/recipe)

¼ cup bella mushrooms ($3.99/10 oz; $0.80/recipe)

¼ cup cubed butternut squash ($1.69/lb.; $0.60/recipe)

1 Tbsp. shredded parmesan ($1.99/6 oz.; $0.15/recipe)

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Begin by adding ½ tablespoon of butter to each mug. Then, add a spoonful of onions.

Microwave for 1 ½ minutes on high, stirring after 30 seconds to distribute the melted butter.

2. Next, add a pinch of garlic, ¼ cup rice, and ½ cup of broth. Cover with loosely with plastic wrap

and heat in the microwave at 50% power level for 2 minutes. Remove and stir. Add additional broth if necessary. Repeat heating process.

3. Add your butternut squash and remaining broth. Cover again with plastic wrap and heat for another 2 minutes at 50%.

4. Heat on 50% power for another minute or until the rice is fully cooked. Then, add your parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (per 1 serving)

Calories: 244 Protein: 8.2g

Fat: 3.4g Fiber: 3.6g

Carbs: 46.2g Sugar: 4.4g

SOURCE: http://www.brit.co/microwave-risotto/