Instant Pot Pumpkin Risotto
The Instant Pot Pumpkin Risotto blends creamy arborio rice with tender pumpkin pieces seasoned with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and curry powder. This recipe delivers a rich, comforting texture typical of risotto, enhanced by Parmesan and butter for a luscious finish. It's a practical way to create a satisfying, autumn-inspired dish using a pressure cooker to save active cooking time.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion very finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 cups arborio rice not cooked
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 lb pumpkin peeled, seeded and diced in 1/2-inch cubes, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
Saute:
- Select the SAUTE function on the Instant Pot.
- Once heated, add the oil, diced onion, and half the pumpkin pieces. Saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic, dried herbs, spices, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add rice and stir for 2 minutes to lightly toast it.
- Add white wine, and using a wooden spoon stir and cook until completely evaporated about 1-2 minutes.
- Canceel SAUTE function.
Pressure Cook:
- Add the broth and remaining pumpkin pieces. Close the lid, lock it, and turn the valve to sealing.
- Pressure Cook on High for 6 minutes using. It will take about 10-14 minutes to come to pressure.
- Once cooking time is finished, do a Quick Pressure Release by turning the valve to venting position.
- When pressure is fully released, carefully remove the lid.
Add cheese:
- Add the butter and cheese and stir. the risotto.
- If it's too watery, click on Saute and cook for a few more minutes or add more cheese.
- If too thick, add more broth or water, stir and cook for a few minutes.
- Taste and adjust for seasonings before serving.
- Serve immediately topped with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1804mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 547mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 10606IU | 212% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.