Microwave risotto with peas and ham (risotto piselli e prosciutto cotto)
Microwave risotto with peas and ham (risotto piselli e prosciutto cotto) is ready in 15 minutes (8 hands-on) and has 597 kcal and 27 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.72. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 15 min
- Hands-on
- 8 min
- Calories
- 597 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.72
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Short-grain rice (paella/risotto)150 g
- Chicken stock500 g
- Onion80 g
- Olive oil10 g
- Frozen peas140 g
- Cooked ham100 g
- Butter20 g
- Parmesan40 g
Method
Chop the onion very finely. Put it in a large deep microwave-safe bowl with the olive oil and the rice, stir, cover and microwave on full power for 2 minutes.
Pour in the cold stock, stir, cover with a plate leaving a gap for steam and microwave for 5 minutes. Stir well and cook for 3 more minutes.
Add the frozen peas and the diced ham, stir and microwave for 3 minutes, until the rice is tender but still has a little bite and the risotto is creamy.
Add the butter and Parmesan, stir hard for a minute so it turns creamy and let it stand for 1 minute before serving.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 597 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 74 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
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