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Creamy Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto

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A quick and easy creamy Parmesan risotto made in the Instant Pot, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice (300g)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (950ml)
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (75g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup white wine (120ml, optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Turn your Instant Pot to the “Sauté” mode and add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the Arborio rice to the pot and stir well to coat the grains with the butter and oil mixture. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the edges become slightly translucent.
  3. Pour in the white wine (if using) and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift any caramelized bits. Let it simmer for about 1-2 minutes until the liquid mostly evaporates.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, season lightly with salt and pepper, and give everything a good stir. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to cook on “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” for 6 minutes at high pressure.
  5. When the cooking cycle finishes, carefully do a quick release of the pressure by turning the valve to venting. Open the lid once all the steam has escaped.
  6. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and the grated Parmesan cheese until the risotto is creamy and glossy. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Spoon the risotto into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan or freshly chopped herbs if you like. Serve immediately.

Notes

If the risotto feels too thick, stir in a splash of warm broth or water to loosen it up. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture. Quick release pressure to avoid overcooking the rice. Toasting the rice before cooking helps maintain grain shape.

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