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Instant Pot Pea Risotto

If you love risotto, you'll love the light spring flavors in this Instant Pot pea risotto. It requires so little effort to make and is ready so quickly. Forget babysitting your risotto and nonstop stirring, this creamy alternative is fantastic!
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Course: main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Additional Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Turn Instant Pot to saute. While heats, mince garlic. 
  • Add the olive oil to pot along with garlic and rice. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup arborio rice
  • Turn off pot and add a half cup of stock while stirringto scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom. Add the remaining stock and parsley. Stir, then add the lid. Ensure the vent is set to seal. Set the cook time for 6 minutes.
    2 1/4 cups vegetable stock, 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • While Instant Pot pea risotto cooks, shred the cheese. Once it is done, release the pressure carefully.
  • Remove the lid and add the peas. Stir and let sit for a minute. Add pepper, lemon juice, and cheese and stir again until incorporated.
    1 cup frozen peas, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, pepper, 2 ounces Parmesan cheese
  • If the risotto is too thick,  add a tablespoon or two more stock and stir. Serve immediately topped with additional Parmesan if you choose.

Equipment

Food Processor
Liquid Measuring Cup
Liquid Measuring Cup
Wooden Spoon Set

Notes

  • I made this with vegetable stock for Lent, but this would taste great with chicken stock instead and some shredded chicken mixed in, too.
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 661mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.