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Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto

Creamy Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto for Cozy Nights at Home

This Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto is a game-changer for cozy dinners, offering rich, velvety texture in a fraction of the time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter use unsalted for better control over salt levels
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Risotto
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice do not substitute with long-grain rice
  • 0.5 cup White Wine or additional chicken broth if alcohol-free
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock warmed low-sodium stock is ideal
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • for garnish Fresh Parsley

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in your Instant Pot using the sauté setting. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  2. Add 1 cup of arborio rice, stirring to coat the grains. Toast the rice for about 2 to 4 minutes until the edges are slightly translucent.
  3. Pour in ½ cup of white wine and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom. Allow to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the wine has evaporated.
  4. Warm 4 cups of low-sodium chicken stock in the microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the warmed chicken stock. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Perform a quick release.
  6. Stir the risotto constantly in sauté mode for about 5 to 6 minutes to further thicken and ensure tenderness.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor and consistency, serve this risotto fresh. Risotto doesn't freeze well; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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