{"id":2470,"date":"2021-02-10T22:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T05:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=2470"},"modified":"2021-10-05T05:58:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T11:58:34","slug":"creamy-lemon-parmesan-risotto-with-baby-peas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/creamy-lemon-parmesan-risotto-with-baby-peas\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Risotto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instant Pot Lemon Risotto<\/strong> is creamy, bright, and zesty with baby peas, parsley, and lemon juice for a well-rounded, quick-and-easy side dish. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Risotto is traditionally made on the stovetop. It requires lots of time and attention, as you slowly stir in hot broth a little at a time as the rice absorbs it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with a pressure cooker, you get the same creamy texture without the babysitting<\/em>. This is truly a set-it-and-forget-it side dish that cooks in just 5 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be surprised if this creamy lemon risotto recipe turns you into an Instant Pot risotto die-hard! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Update:<\/strong> Risotto is always creamy and comforting, so I\u2019ve updated this post with new instructions and photos to help your Instant Pot risotto come out perfectly every time. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Creamy Instant Pot Lemon Risotto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This creamy lemon risotto recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a light and refreshing one-pot side dish for the pressure cooker, this risotto is for you. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by softening onion in butter and olive oil until translucent. Then, you\u2019ll use the saut\u00e9 setting to toast your grains until they\u2019re opaque. (Just like you would on the stovetop.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add your liquids, lock your lid in place, and let the machine do the work! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a 5-minute cook time, release the pressure and open the lid to reveal tender and creamy risotto. Finish with frozen baby peas and melted parmesan cheese, and you\u2019ve got the perfect side!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Kind of Rice for Instant Pot Risotto?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Look for Arborio rice or risotto rice for this recipe. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It holds its shape better than short-grain or softer varieties, and it won\u2019t be lumpy or stiff like long-grain rice. Plus, the rice itself adds a creaminess to the finished dish\u2014no need for heavy cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arborio is native to northern Italy, where risotto originated. And it\u2019s easy to find in most well-stocked grocery stores and online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Serving & Storage Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We love to pair it with spiral ham<\/a> or easy grilled Lemon Pepper Pork Chops<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risotto is best enjoyed straight away. As it sits, the risotto rice will absorb more liquid and your dish will become tighter and stickier. If this happens before you sit down to eat, you can always stir in more broth and heat through just before serving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leftovers will be just as tasty, but much stickier. You may be able to shape the risotto into cakes for pan-frying on the stove. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Store leftover risotto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Creamy Risotto Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019re probably hooked on how easy Instant Pot risotto is, you\u2019ll love these other creamy side dishes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n