Pressure Cooker Risotto

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Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen is a journalist, quick-cooking and slow-cooking expert, and accomplished cookbook author with over 30 years of experience in testing and developing recipes.
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Updated on 02/28/22
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 14 mins
Total: 24 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

This recipe for Pressure Cooker Risotto is unusual and very easy. Cooking risotto in your pressure cooker creates the perfect texture and is just plain delicious. You can add other ingredients to this recipe, for example, you can try adding chopped ham and peas.

Make sure that you follow the directions that came with your pressure cooker; they may differ slightly from this recipe. Read all of the safety directions and understand how the appliance works.

Risotto is traditionally made on the stovetop. You must stand and stir the rice mixture and add the broth slowly so the starch comes out of the rice and thickens the sauce. This method is faster and easier, especially if you are familiar with the pressure cooker. (You can also make risotto in the slow cooker or in the oven.)

Serve this wonderful recipe with a crisp green salad tossed with avocados and grape tomatoes, some steamed green beans or asparagus on the side, and some brownies or chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups Arborio rice

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil in the pressure cooker and heat, uncovered, over medium-high heat.

  2. Add the onion and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the onion begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Be careful not to brown the onion.

  4. Stir in the garlic and rice to coat the grains with the fat and onion mixture, and cook about one minute longer.

  5. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is mostly absorbed by the rice.

  6. Add 4 cups of the broth and stir to combine.

  7. Cover the pressure cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions, increase the heat to high, bring the pressure up to high, and cook for 10 minutes.

  8. Turn off the heat and release pressure quickly using the cold water method if you have an old-fashioned cooker or quick-release method.

  9. Remove the lid and test to see if the rice is al dente (that means it is tender but still slightly firm in the middle). If it isn't, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Then turn off the heat and release the pressure and test the rice again.

  10. Add the remaining 1/2 cup broth, 1 tablespoon butter, and the cheese and stir well to combine with the rice.

  11. Season with the salt and pepper to taste.

  12. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
207 Calories
9g Fat
23g Carbs
5g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 1022mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 1mg 6%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 116mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)