# Microwave Risotto Recipes This Classic Dish Enjoys a Major Simplification By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-01-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-risotto References: [tastefullyjulie](http://tastefullyjulie.com/microwave-risotto/) This microwave risotto recipe by Tastefully Julie offers us a short-hand way to make a classic dish. Risotto is one of those dishes that typically requires a lot of time and patience to get just right. If you're feeling a little intimidated by the prospect of making risotto the proper way (using a stove), you can test the waters with this simple -- yet delicious -- [microwavable alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-bite-butter-chickpea-vegetables), which is especially convenient if you're planning on [serving risotto as a side dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-sides), or if you're just cooking at home for yourself and don't want to go through all the hassle of making a "real" risotto. The ingredients include butter, minced garlic, chopped onions, vegetable broth, [Arborio rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-so-rice), white wine and Asgiago cheese. You can add mushroom or asparagus for extra taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Microwave Cooking:** With more people having busy schedules, convenient and quick microwavable dishes like this risotto recipe are gaining popularity. - **Simplified Recipes:** Simplifying classic dishes such as this microwave risotto provides opportunities for more people to try cooking at home. - **Alternative Cooking Methods:** Alternative cooking methods like using a microwave provide new ways for people to experiment in the kitchen. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food industry can create packaged microwavable meals and ingredients geared towards busy individuals looking for quick and easy meal solutions. - **Kitchen Appliances:** The kitchen appliance industry can develop new technologies and appliances to make cooking with alternative methods more efficient and accessible. - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Companies such as Blue Apron can offer quick and easy microwavable meal kit options for individuals with busy schedules and limited cooking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Soufflé Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffle-cups.md) - [Clean Microwavable Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-meal-cups.md) - [60-Second Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-roni-heat-eat.md) - [Seasonal Quick-Cook Risottos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-risotto.md) - [High-Quality Microwaveable Rice Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-rice-pouches.md) - [Flavorfully Spiced Rice Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-jasmine-rice.md) - [One-Minute Rice Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minute-rice-cups.md) - [Microwaveable Pasta Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-line.md) - [Foodie-Friendly Rice Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riviana-foods-minute-rice-cups.md)