Ingredients
1 packet of McCain sliced mushrooms (350g)
- 1 cup of Arborio or Risotto rice
- 60g butter – chopped
- 1 brown onion – finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic – crushed
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese – grated
- 1/3 cup of parsley – chopped
Method
1. | Combine 20g butter, onion, garlic and thyme in an 8-cup capacity, heatproof, microwave-safe dish. Cover loosely with paper towel and microwave on HIGH/800 watts (100%) for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. |
2. | Add rice and stir to coat. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups of stock, cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes, followed by 7 minutes on MEDIUM (50%). |
3. | Stir in McCain Sliced Mushrooms, cover and microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for a further 7 minutes. Add ¼ cup of parmesan, ¼ cup of parsley and remaining butter, stir to combine, cover and cook for a further 7 minutes on HIGH (100%). Stir, cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes. |
4. | Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into bowls, top with remaining parmesan and parsley to serve. |
Mushroom Risotto
McCain® Sweet Potato Fries make this quesadilla more delicious and one to remember to make again and again.
Ingredients
4 ounces McCain® Sweet Potato Fries
4 8" flour tortillas
¼cup vegetable oil
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup prepared salsa
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups mixed grilled vegetables
1 cup Black Bean-Corn Salsa (recipe follows)
1 cup Lime Sour Cream (recipe follows)
Black Bean-Corn Salsa (makes 8 servings, ½ cup each)
2 cups canned black beans, rinsed
1½ cups frozen corn, reheated and cooled
½ cup diced red bell peppers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 – 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Lime Sour Cream (makes 8 servings, 2 ounces each)
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
Salt to taste
Mix all ingredients together and season to taste with salt.
Method
1 | Combine 20g butter, onion, garlic and thyme in an 8-cup capacity, heatproof, microwave-safe dish. Cover loosely with paper towel and microwave on HIGH/800 watts (100%) for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. |
2 | Add rice and stir to coat. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups of stock, cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes, followed by 7 minutes on MEDIUM (50%). |
3 | Stir in McCain Sliced Mushrooms, cover and microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for a further 7 minutes. Add ¼ cup of parmesan, ¼ cup of parsley and remaining butter, stir to combine, cover and cook for a further 7 minutes on HIGH (100%). Stir, cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes. |
4 | Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into bowls, top with remaining parmesan and parsley to serve. |