Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto
Using an Instant Pot, you no longer have to stand over a skillet stirring constantly!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion peeled and finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1-1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth divided
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley or 1/2 cup chopped green onions optional
Instructions
- Press the Saute button on Instant Pot. Add and melt the butter. Add the onion and stir fry for 3–5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add garlic and rice and cook for an additional minute.
- Add 1 cup broth and stir for 2–3 minutes until it is absorbed by the rice.
- Add remaining 3 cups broth, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Lock lid. Press the Manual button and adjust time to 10 minutes.
- When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Quick release any additional pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid. Stir.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish each with 1⁄8 cup fresh parsley or green onions if desired.