AUTO COOKING
Roasted Vegetables Medley
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup sliced yellow squash
1 cup sliced zucchini
½cup sliced red bell pepper
½cup thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon butter
Garlic and herb seasoning to taste
Combine carrots, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in a 2 quart microwave safe casserole dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with seasoning. Cover, and microwave on High power for 5 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.
Lemon and Shrimp Risotto
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
4 cups chicken broth
¼cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 cups risotto
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
¼teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
Combine butter, olive oil, and shallot in a 1 quart microwave safe dish. Microwave on High for 1 minute or until shallot is tender. Set aside.
Combine chicken broth and lemon juice in a 2 quart microwave safe measuring cup or casserole dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Microwave on High power for 10 minutes. Stir in reserved shallot mixture and risotto. Cover and continue
to microwave on High power for 17 minutes. Stir in shrimp, peas, grated lemon zest, pepper, and salt. Cover and microwave on 50% power for 3 minutes or until shrimp is opaque.
W hite Chicken Chilli
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
½cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chili pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoon chili powder ¾ teaspoon cumin
½teaspoon salt
½teaspoon black pepper
½cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Combine chicken, onion, and garlic in a 2.5 quart microwave safe dish. Cover, and microwave on High for 6 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and onion is tender, stirring after 3 minutes.
Add white beans, chili pepper, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, stirring well. Cover and microwave on High for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
Stir in cilantro and lime juice before serving.
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