Easy Instant Pot Spring Veggie Risotto: Creamy Comfort Awaits
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of spring with this Instant Pot Spring Veggie Risotto, combining creamy Arborio rice, tender asparagus, and sweet peas for a delightful dish.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
For the Risotto
- 1 cup Arborio Rice Substitute with Carnaroli for similar results.
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth Consider low-sodium options if needed.
- 1 cup Frozen Peas Fresh peas work beautifully in-season.
- 1 cup Chopped Asparagus Try substituting with zucchini if preferred.
- 1 medium Chopped Onion Feel free to use shallots for a milder flavor.
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is always best.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can elevate the flavor even more.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to your taste.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional, but highly recommended for freshness.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Optional, but highly recommended for freshness.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Skip for a vegan version or replace with nutritional yeast.
For Garnishing
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley Adds color and freshness to the finished dish.
Instructions
How to Make Instant Pot Spring Veggie Risotto
- Begin by chopping the asparagus, finely dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In your Instant Pot, add the Arborio rice, vegetable broth, frozen peas, chopped asparagus, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Secure the lid and set your Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural release for about 5 minutes before manually relieving any remaining pressure.
- Carefully stir the risotto, then gently mix in lemon juice and zest, followed by the Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Taste your risotto and feel free to adjust salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Spoon the risotto onto plates or into bowls, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
Optional: Add a sprinkle of extra Parmesan on top for added richness.