Instant Pot Risotto
This Instant Pot Risotto makes a deliciously savory risotto that requires no fuss and very little effort. You can easily serve this bright, flavorful Instant Pot Risotto any busy weeknight.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry Arborio rice, rinsed and drained well
- 2 TB salted butter
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 3 ¾ cups regular chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 2 TB freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- freshly chopped chives, for garnishing
- grated lemon zest, for garnishing
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add butter until melted. Add onions and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes.
- Add drained rice to melted butter and stir for 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, broth, and lemon juice; stir to combine well.
- Secure lid and set to pressure cook for 8 minutes. Allow Instant Pot to do its natural release. Once natural release is completed, carefully remove lid and stir in parmesan while "fluffing" the rice.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve immediately, with chives or lemon zest for garnish, if desired.
Notes
- After adding the rice, sauté it in the melted butter for a full 2 minutes. This will help the rice absorb the flavors better and give it a slightly nutty flavor.
- Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice. It brightens the flavors and balances the richness of the Parmesan cheese.
- Allow the Instant Pot to do its natural release after pressure cooking. This helps the risotto to continue cooking gently and gives it a creamy texture.
- Serve the risotto immediately after adding the Parmesan. This dish is best enjoyed right after it's made.
- This recipe is part of our Instant Pot Recipes Collection.
- This 10-Minute Garlic Shrimp or Air Fryer Salmon are great options to serve with this creamy risotto.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg