Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto
Using an Instant Pot, you no longer have to stand over a skillet stirring constantly!
Course: Instant Pot, Side Dish
- 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
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.