Instant Pot Risotto In Only 30 Minutes

This Instant Pot Risotto recipe is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It goes well with so many dishes and completely elevates any meal. And the best part is, thanks to the Instant Pot, this Risotto is done in less than thirty minutes! 

The BEST Instant Pot Risotto

If you've ever made risotto before, you know it usually takes 45 minutes to an hour to make it - yeah, it's quite the process. 

Luckily, you can make risotto Instant Pot style - at least that's how we refer to it in our house - and it will take significantly less time to put together. 

In fact, it'll take less than 30 minutes to make it in the pressure cooker. Not too shabby, eh?

 

Also, just like "normal" risotto, you can change up the taste by using different types of broth and adding other things such as parmesan cheese, beans, peas, mushrooms, onions, and meat to this Instant Pot version. 

Having said that, we'll be making some traditional risotto in the Instant Pot and then putting a mushroom twist on it after it cooks in there. 

And, what I love about this Instant Pot mushroom risotto combo is that it makes for a dish full of earthy, rich, and delicious flavors! Gah, it's so good, just like this Instant Pot Split Pea Soup.

INGREDIENTS

So, this Instant Pot risotto uses some pretty simple ingredients, and you might already have most of them in your kitchen. 

And if you don't, you should easily be able to find them at your local grocery store!

Here's what you'll need for the risotto:

• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp. Butter, cut in half
• ½ Onion, diced
• 1 Garlic Clove, pressed
• 1 ½ cup Arborio Rice
• 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• ½ cup White Wine
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• Salt and Pepper

And for the optional mushroom addition:

• 2 cups Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Garlic Clove, pressed
• Fresh Rosemary
• Salt and Pepper

Pretty simple, right?

And as I mentioned earlier, you can do a ton of customizing to this risotto recipe to change up the flavor of this tasty dish.

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT RISOTTO

Now, the process of making this Instant Pot risotto is super simple. 

And, as I mentioned earlier, it is way quicker and way less involved than making risotto any other way! 

So if you're ready for this creamy, decadent, and flavorful risotto recipe, let's jump right into the details!

STEP 1: SAUTEING THE INGREDIENTS

First, turn your Instant Pot to the "Sauté" mode. 

Then, heat the olive oil, half of the butter, and sauté the onions and garlic in the Instant Pot for about 5 minutes until it smells fragrant and delicious!

Next, add the Arborio rice to the Instant Pot and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the rice is transparent at the edges and white in the middle.

STEP 2: COOKING THE RISOTTO

Now, add the white wine, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot, put the lid on, and cook at high pressure for 8 minutes.

Once 8 minutes is up, turn the valve from the sealed to venting position with an oven mitt to release the steam, and when the valve drops, you can open the lid.

Then add the rest of the butter and parmesan cheese and stir vigorously until it is creamy and soft.

STEP 3: ADDING THE MUSHROOMS

If you want to make Instant Pot mushroom risotto, first heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cover the surface with olive oil. 

Then add the garlic clove, rosemary, and mushrooms and sauté for about 10 minutes.

And to finish it off, sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top.

STEP 4: SERVING

With the risotto cooked and the mushroom topping sauteed, you can serve it alongside any dish you want! And we'll go over some of my favorites to eat it with later on. 

So, add some risotto to your plate, top it off with the mushrooms, and enjoy!

HOW TO STORE RISOTTO

This Instant Pot risotto recipe makes about 5 servings, perfect for a side dish for any dinner! And if you want more, you can always double or triple the recipe. 

Then you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

If you want to reheat it, my favorite method is to put it in a bowl with a little water or broth and then microwave for a few minutes until it reaches your desired temperature.

Oh, and you want to avoid freezing it because it can throw off the texture, and the risotto doesn't thaw or reheat well.

FAQ'S ABOUT THIS INSTANT POT RISOTTO RECIPE

What is risotto?

Risotto is a rice dish that originated in Italy. It gets cooked in broth until it becomes creamy and is basically like mac and cheese in a rice-like version. 

Do I have to use Arborio rice? 

Arborio is the most popular rice used to make risotto, but several other types will work. Here are some other great options that you can try.

Can I add meat to my risotto?

Yes, you can add whatever you want to your risotto! The most popular meat to add to it is ground beef and sausage. 

Of course, you will have to adjust your cooking time if you want to add meat to this recipe.

What Can I Eat With This Risotto?

You can pair this risotto with pretty much any main dish, like:

• Chicken Bryan
• Chicken Tempura
• Easy Biscuits
• Japanese Curry
• Popcorn Shrimp
• Chicken Tocino
• Fried Spaghetti

WRAPPING IT ALL UP

Well, that is how you make a quick, easy, and deliciously rich, and creamy risotto. 

I have been making this as a side a ton lately since it goes with pretty much everything. And it also is delicious on its own as the star of the meal.

Well, I hope you enjoy this Instant Pot risotto as much as I do.

If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out. I'd love to hear about it!

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