Name: Easy Bacon and Pea Risotto
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 strip bacon; 2 c. chicken broth; 2 c. water; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 2 c. arborio rice; 1 c. frozen peas; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan; 1 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. Pepper

Step 1Microwave bacon on plate on high 7 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels, then roughly chop.

Step 2Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat chicken broth and water to boiling on medium-high.

Step 3Mix olive oil and rice in 4-quart bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high 1 minute. Stir in broth mixture. Cover with vented plastic wrap; microwave on medium 15 minutes or until most of broth mixture has been absorbed, stirring twice.

Step 4Stir in frozen peas; cook 2 more minutes, covered, or until creamy.

Step 5Stir in Parmesan, lemon peel, salt, pepper, and bacon. Garnish with Parmesan, lemon peel, and pepper.