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Tomato basil Instant Pot risotto
The easiest way to make creamy risotto. This Instant Pot risotto recipe flavored with tomatoes and basil is a quick and easy vegetarian dinner recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 517 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 4 cups stock
- ½ cup tomato passata
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan / Pecorino
- Large handful fresh basil roughly chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to the saute function. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil then add the onion and garlic.
- Cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Add the rice, passata, cherry tomatoes and stock. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Close the Instant Pot and set to the Pressure Cook function.
- Set the timer to 6 minutes then allow to come to pressure and cook. Once finished, quick release the pressure.
- Stir in the butter, Parmesan and basil then season to taste. If the risotto is very thick, you can add a little stock to loosen. Serve with extra basil and cheese.
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Instructions without Instant Pot
- Heat a few teaspoons of oil in a large, deep pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir to combine with the onions.
- Add the tomatoes and Passata and stir in. Ladle in the stock, a little at a time, stirring and allowing to cook and absorb before adding in the rest. Continue doing this until the rice is creamy and cooked through.
- Add the butter, cheese and basil and stir in. Season to taste and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
517kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
93g
(31%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
962mg
(40%)
Potassium
416mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1024IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517
% Daily Value*
Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
Protein | 9g | 18% |
Fat | 12g | 18% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 7g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 1024IU | 20% |
Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.