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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: instant pot, risotto
Servings: 6
Author: foodyschmoody
- 2 T butter divided
- 1 T olive oil
- ½ C sweet onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ C arborio rice
- ⅓ 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
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.