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Instant Pot Risotto
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5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Risotto with Arugula and Parmesan

A creamy comforting risotto that normally is labor intensive is made super easy and quick using the Instant Pot pressure cooker.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: instant pot, risotto
Servings: 6
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 2 T butter divided
  • 1 T olive oil
  • ½ C sweet onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ C arborio rice
  • C white wine
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 3 C chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 oz baby arugula
  • ½ C parmesan cheese good quality makes a difference

Instructions

  • Set IP to saute function.  Add oil and butter.  Once butter is melted add onion.  Cook, stirring occasionally just until beginning to soften.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 second before adding the rice.  Stir to coat and cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour wine into pot and cook until the liquid has reduced by at least half, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in salt and pepper and then broth.  Turn off saute function.  Cover and seal and set to 6 minutes using manual function/high pressure.
  • When timer goes off, use a quick release of pressure.
  • Stir in arugula, remaining 1 T butter and parmesan cheese.  Taste for salt and pepper and add if needed.