Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto

5 from 1 vote

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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time16

Total Time21

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 364kcal

Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

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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