Instant Pot Lemon Pea Risotto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Lemon Pea Risotto
Description
The Instant Pot Lemon Pea Risotto brings together Arborio rice, shallots, white wine, and chicken stock, using the pressure cooking function to develop a creamy consistency with less hands-on time than stovetop risotto. The addition of lemon juice and zest introduces a fresh acidity that balances the richness from butter and Parmesan. Peas add bursts of sweetness and color, enhancing both flavor and texture.
This risotto yields a dish with a smooth, tender bite and a bright, citrusy aroma. The sauté step softens the shallots and cooks off some wine, while pressure cooking efficiently cooks the rice through. Stirring in the Parmesan and lemon zest at the end enriches the dish and rounds out the flavors.
Serve this risotto as a side or light main, pairing well with chicken or fish. Leftovers reheat gently with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 shallot diced finely
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 1 lemon juice + lemon zest
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 cup pea frozen or fresh, up to you
- 0.5-1 cup parmesan
Instructions
- On sauté mode, melt your butter in the Instant Pot and once it’s melted, add your shallots. Cook them for around 1-2 minutes, until they’ve soften.
- Next add your white wine, give it a stir, then add in the arborio rice. Stir the mixture for another minute, letting some of the wine cook out before adding in the lemon juice. Continue to stir for another minute.
- Add in the broth, some salt and pepper, and then put on the Instant Pot lid and switch the setting to manual pressure.
- Set the Instant Pot on pressure for 5 minutes and then let the pot natural release for 10 minutes afterwards before quick releasing.
- After carefully opening the lid, stir in your peas, lemon zest, and parmesan. Serve with more parmesan if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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