Instant Pot Risotto
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup white onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs basil, thyme, or oregano, anything you like
- ½ cup white wine or substitute with broth
- 2 cups arborio rice unrinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded off the block
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot using the “Saute” function. Allow the liner to get hot, then add the butter and onions. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent (about 3 minutes). Next, add the garlic and fresh herbs. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minutes.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup white onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
- Add the rice, and stir continuously for 4-5 minutes to toast.2 cups arborio rice
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the liner. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any bits of rice off the bottom of the pan. Turn off the Instant Pot.½ cup white wine
- Add the broth, stir the rice and broth (make sure there is no rice stuck to the bottom of the pan), then close the lid. Use the manual/pressure cook button and adjust the time to 5 minutes.4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- After the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 5 minutes before opening the valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and until cheese is completely melted. Serve hot!1 cup Parmesan Cheese
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and serving size of one (1) cup of risotto. Actual calories will vary. The dish can be stored in your fridge in a sealed container for up to three (3) days. Additionally, the risotto can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Risotto
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
283
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
661
mg
28
%
Potassium
122
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
199
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
172
mg
17
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
