How to Make Risotto in an Instant Pot

arborio rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine retains flavor without alcohol, while chicken broth is budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino provides a similar flavor at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less expensive.

Sauté 3/4 cup of minced shallot and 2 cloves of minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of butter in the Instant Pot until tender.

Add 1 and 1/3 cups of rinsed medium grain rice and sauté until shiny and coated.

Pour in 1 cup of white wine or vermouth and stir until incorporated.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of chicken stock, stirring until thickened.

Add the remaining chicken stock, 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese, a teaspoon of salt, and black pepper.

Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high for 8 minutes.

Let the rice rest for a bit, then release the pressure manually and stir in the remaining parmesan cheese.

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