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Instant Pot Risotto

instant pot risotto served with extra parmesan cheese
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The Instant Pot makes it incredibly easy to make a creamy, delicious risotto. Try this effortless method!

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 shallots (finely chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach (coarsely chopped, packed)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (steamed)
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

  1. Sauté: Choose the Instant Pot sauté setting (low) and add 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter is sizzling, add the chopped shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, or until the shallots are softened. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Add the rice and Italian seasoning and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer. Cancel the sauté function and add the chicken broth; stir to combine.
    Sauteing the shallots and garlic for Instant Pot risotto.
  2. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and make sure the valve is in the sealing position (this is automatic on some Instant Pots). Choose the manual or pressure cook button, high pressure, and set the time for 6 minutes. It will take approximately 5 to 7 minutes to build pressure. When the time is up, quickly release the pressure by moving the valve or switch to the venting position.
    Pressure cooker lid in the sealing position.
  3. Finish the Dish: Add the spinach, peas, and Parmesan cheese to the pot, along with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until the risotto is well blended and the spinach is wilted. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
    Vegetables and Parmesan cheese stirred into the Instant Pot risotto.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Spoon the risotto into a serving bowl and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
    A bowl of Instant Pot risotto with spinach and peas, with a garnish of parsley and Parmesan cheese.

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