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peas and parmesan cheese mixed into instant pot risotto

Easy Instant Pot Risotto


  • Author: Exploring Healthy Foods
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 5 cups 1x

Description

This easy instant pot risotto recipe is a rich and creamy side dish. Made with arborio rice, Parmesan cheese and a few other simple ingredients. This dish compliments many meat and fish dishes.


Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 1/2 arborio rice
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Instructions

  1. Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot and melt the butter in the pot. Add onion and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes. Press the cancel button.
  2. Mix in the rice, broth, salt and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Set the steam-release switch to sealing. Set cooking time to 6 minutes at high/normal pressure.
  3. Release pressure using manufacture’s quick-release. Open lid and stir in peas and cheese. Let stand for 2 minutes.
  4. Garnish with black pepper and fresh herbs.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian