Ready in under 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto is creamy and so easy to make! No need to babysit this risotto over the stove, the Instant Pot does all the hard work for you!
If you have made risotto the traditional way, you know that risotto can be time consuming and a little difficult to make. The best part of this risotto is Instant Pot takes all the hard work out of it!
This delicious risotto is the perfect side dish to make for any dinner! It goes perfectly with Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin, Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin, Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks, pork chops, or Instant Pot Chicken Thighs.
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Why You'll Love This Instant Pot Risotto Recipe
- It's easy to make! Risotto can be a labor of love, but pressure cooker risotto is so much easier to make because the Instant Pot does the hard work for you!
- It's versatile! If you don't like asparagus, or what to add more fresh vegetables, feel free to add it to this risotto!
- It's the perfect side dish! This is a great side dish because it does not take any room on the stove or in the oven. You cook it completely in the Instant Pot!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Arborio rice. This is the specific type of rice you need for the perfect risotto. When it cooks, the rice gives off a creamy liquid that thickens the risotto.
- Fresh asparagus. One bunch of asparagus, washed, and cut into one inch pieces.
- Olive oil and butter. To saute the asparagus and also the Arborio rice.
- Broth. You can make a good quality chicken broth like this homemade Instant Pot chicken broth, good quality chicken stock, vegetable broth, or vegetable stock.
- Dry White Wine. such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.
- Parmesan Cheese. This is added at the end of the cooking process to make the risotto even more creamy.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Instant Pot Risotto
Tips and Tricks
- The Instant Pot will take 8-10 minutes to come up to pressure before it begins cooking.
- If the asparagus are thick, saute them for 2-3 minutes instead of 1-2 minutes. Thinner asparagus can cook for less time.
- To brighten the flavor even more, add a little bit of lemon juice at the end of the pressure cooking process or grated lemon zest for a little extra zing!
- Make sure to season the risotto before you begin the cooking time. Once the risotto is cooked, it is very hard to season it properly.
Recipe FAQs
Place leftover risotto in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat the risotto, place the risotto in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes. You can also place the risotto in a saucepan over medium heat and add a little extra broth to loosen the rice and bring back the creamy risotto.
Arborio rice is the perfect rice for risotto because it gets a perfect creamy texture as it cooks. Unlike brown rice or white rice which does not. If you would use another type you would need to add cream to make the risotto creamy.
Yes! Check out this recipe for One Pot Spring Pea Risotto for exactly how to make risotto on the stovetop.
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📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 1 medium Onion ½ cup, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 ½ cups Arborio Rice
- ½ cup Dry White Wine
- 3 ½ cups Broth Vegetable or chicken broth
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Chop the onions and garlic. Set that aside. Cut the asparagus into one inch pieces, removing the woody ends of the asparagus.
- Turn the Instant Pot on saute mode. Add the olive oil and butter. Add the cut asparagus to the Instant Pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until the asparagus is just cooked. Remove the asparagus for the Instant Pot.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the Arborio rice and stir to make sure the Arborio rice does not stick.
- Add the white wine and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour the broth into the Instant Pot. Cover the Instant Pot and make sure the lid is in the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- After 6 minutes, let the Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes. Quick release the remaining pressure and open the Instant Pot. Stir the liquid that is on the top of the rice into the rice. Add the asparagus and parmesan cheese into the risotto. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The Instant Pot will take 8-10 minutes to come up to pressure before it begins cooking.
- When you first open the Instant Pot, there will be liquid on top of the rice, making it look like it's not cooked. That's ok! The liquid will turn creamy.
- If the asparagus are thick, saute them for 2-3 minutes instead of 1-2 minutes. Thinner asparagus can cook for less time.
- To brighten the flavor even more, add a little bit of lemon juice at the end of the pressure cooking process or grated lemon zest for a little extra zing!
- Make sure to season the risotto before you begin the cooking time. Once the risotto is cooked, it is very hard to season it properly.
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