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Instant Pot™ Mushroom Risotto

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Instant Pot™ Mushroom Risotto
  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4
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Forget everything you think you know about cooking risotto, and say hello to this foolproof (and delicious) solution. Thanks to the Instant Pot™, you can have creamy, comforting, earthy mushroom risotto on the table in just 40 minutes—no excessive stirring and sweating required.
by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated May 13, 2019

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 large)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
  • 2 cups Progresso™ vegetable broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cups lightly packed baby spinach

Steps

  • 1
    On 6-quart Instant Pot™, select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in insert. Add shallots and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper flakes; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are softened. Add rice; stir about 1 minute or until rice is coated. Select CANCEL.
  • 2
    Add broth to mushroom mixture. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 7 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
  • 3
    Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the cheese and thyme until blended. Stir in spinach until wilted.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Arborio rice is a variety of short-grained rice used primarily in the classical preparation of risotto. It absorbs more liquid than other types of rice and results in a creamy, rich texture.
  • tip 2
    Save time by purchasing presliced mushrooms.
  • tip 3
    Cooking Gluten Free and Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free and vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

370 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 12g Protein, 42g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
16g
25%
Saturated Fat
10g
48%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
650mg
27%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
3g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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