Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto Recipes

INSTANT POT ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Melt butter and sauté the garlic and onion until softened (~2 min).
• Add white wine, 2 cup chicken stock (reserving 1/2 cup for later).
• Scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot and then add rice, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to sealing. Press Manual>High>5 minutes.
• Allow for a natural release for 2 minutes and then perform a quick release to remove additional pressure.
• When the vent has dropped, carefully open the lid. There will still be liquid not absorbed.
• Add the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken stock and stir well, lifting the rice from the bottom to make sure the stock makes contact with the bottom of the insert. The risotto will look soupy at this point.
• Add the asparagus on top of the rice without stirring. Put the lid back on, flip the vent to sealing, and press manual, high pressure, and toggle down to 0 min cook time.
• When the Instant Pot has finished the 0-minute process, flip the vent and do a quick release.
• Carefully open the lid, stir in the Parmesan cheese.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan set over low heat, add chicken broth. Let broth warm while preparing remaining ingredients.
• Turn Instant Pot on SAUTE. When hot, add 2 tablespoons butter. Once the butter has melted add the shallot and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook until fragrant
• Stir in rice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.Pour in warm broth, stir then close lid
• Turn Instant Pot on MANUAL mode with high pressure selected for 6 minutes. Once cooked, allow for the pressure to release manually by switching the valve to venting, this usually takes 5 minutes
• Meanwhile, in a skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the asparagus and cook for 8-10 minutes or until soft
• Remove the lid and stir in the remaining butter and the Parmesan. Let rest for 5 minutes, stir and serve
• Garnish with asparagus and additional Parmesan.

ASPARAGUS LEMON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Select SAUTÉ, HIGH. Select START.
• Add olive oil to the inner pot. Once oil is hot, add chopped asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
• Remove asparagus and place into a bowl. Set it aside.
• Add unsalted butter to inner pot. Once butter has melted, add diced shallot and cook for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender, until fragrant.
• Add rice to inner pot and occasionally stir for 2 minutes until each grain is coated with butter. Select CANCEL to turn off SAUTÉ.
• Pour in the vegetable broth. Add lemon juice and lemon zest, then stir.
• Secure the lid for pressure cooking.
• Select PRESSURE COOK, HIGH. Set time to 6 minutes (00:06). Select START.
• Once program ends, allow for a 5-minute Natural Release. Then, Quick Release remaining pressure. Select CANCEL.
• Remove lid. Add grated parmesan and cooked asparagus.
• Stir risotto until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Salt and pepper to taste.

INSTANT POT® ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and melt. Stir in shallots and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Remove shallots and garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add asparagus and saute in butter for 2 minutes; remove and set aside on a plate.
• Return shallots and garlic to the Instant Pot® and pour in wine. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden or plastic spoon, for 30 seconds. Stir in rice and saute in the wine mixture for 2 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any brown bits. Stir in chicken broth, cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cancel Saute function.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, stirring until cheese is melted. Stir in reserved asparagus pieces. Allow risotto to thicken in the pot, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.

INSTANT POT® RISOTTO

Steps:

• Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in the hot water and set aside.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil to the pot. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and rice and stir until each grain of rice is coated with the oil mixture. Cook until rice is slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and simmer for about 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth.
• Turn off Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add butter; stir until risotto is creamy, about 1 minute. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until melted and well combined. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

INSTANT POT ASPARAGUS-PARMESAN RISOTTO

Steps:

• 1. Press SAUTE on your Instant Pot; heat 3 Tbsp. butter and the oil. Add onion and stir 2 minutes or until softened. Add rice and stir 2 minutes or until rice is translucent. Stir in salt. Add wine. Cook and stir about 1 minute or until wine is evaporated. Add broth and mix well.
• 2. Secure lid and move pressure release valve to the SEALING position. Press MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK). Cook for 5 minutes.
• 3. When cooking is complete, press CANCEL and do a quick release. Remove lid and stir in asparagus and peas. Secure lid again and place pressure release valve to the SEALING position. Cook at high pressure for 1 minute.
• 4. When cooking is complete, press CANCEL and use quick release. Stir in remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and 1 c. Parmesan cheese.
• 5. Serve immediately; garnish with additional cheese, if desired. Makes 4-6 servings.
• 6. NOTE: Be sure to allow time for pressurizing, at least 20 minutes.

INSTANT POT® MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Steps:

• Select the Saute function on an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add butter and olive oil; stir until butter melts, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add rosemary sprig; cook for 1 minute.
• Stir rice into the pot until each grain is coated with butter-olive oil mixture, about 2 minutes. Pour in wine; simmer for 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, stirring to scrape the sides of the pot. Simmer for 1 minute.
• Close and lock the lid. Turn the venting knob to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Tap venting knob a few times with a wooden spoon or spatula. Stand back; turn knob to point at Vent. Remove lid when pressure is released, about 5 minutes.
• Stir risotto until creamy, about 1 minute. Discard rosemary sprig. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.

PRESSURE-COOKER RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add 3 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and Italian salad dressing; stir until butter melts. Add asparagus; cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Warm the remaining 3 tablespoons butter until melted. Add diced onion; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add remaining 6 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup wine; cook and stir until absorbed. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine, broth and 1/4 cup cheese. Press cancel. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes; quick-release pressure. Serve shrimp mixture over risotto. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.