How to Make Creamy Risotto in the Instant Pot

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can add depth without the cost of wine.

arborio rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: short-grain rice

Short-grain rice is often more affordable and can work well.

Preheat the pressure cooker.

Add butter and olive oil to the pot and heat to medium.

Finely chop the onion and add it to the pot, sautéing until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add arborio rice to the pot and sauté until slightly translucent.

Measure out 3 cups of chicken broth and have it ready to add to the rice.

Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the pot, then lock the lid in place.

Set the pressure cooker for 5 minutes and then do a quick release after cooking.

Stir the risotto to check the creaminess and add more chicken broth if needed.

Add frozen peas to the risotto and stir to warm them through.

Add lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and a pad of butter, stirring until melted and creamy.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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