Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto Recipes

INSTANT POT® ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and melt. Stir in shallots and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Remove shallots and garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add asparagus and saute in butter for 2 minutes; remove and set aside on a plate.
• Return shallots and garlic to the Instant Pot® and pour in wine. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden or plastic spoon, for 30 seconds. Stir in rice and saute in the wine mixture for 2 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any brown bits. Stir in chicken broth, cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cancel Saute function.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, stirring until cheese is melted. Stir in reserved asparagus pieces. Allow risotto to thicken in the pot, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.

INSTANT POT ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Melt butter and sauté the garlic and onion until softened (~2 min).
• Add white wine, 2 cup chicken stock (reserving 1/2 cup for later).
• Scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot and then add rice, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to sealing. Press Manual>High>5 minutes.
• Allow for a natural release for 2 minutes and then perform a quick release to remove additional pressure.
• When the vent has dropped, carefully open the lid. There will still be liquid not absorbed.
• Add the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken stock and stir well, lifting the rice from the bottom to make sure the stock makes contact with the bottom of the insert. The risotto will look soupy at this point.
• Add the asparagus on top of the rice without stirring. Put the lid back on, flip the vent to sealing, and press manual, high pressure, and toggle down to 0 min cook time.
• When the Instant Pot has finished the 0-minute process, flip the vent and do a quick release.
• Carefully open the lid, stir in the Parmesan cheese.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan set over low heat, add chicken broth. Let broth warm while preparing remaining ingredients.
• Turn Instant Pot on SAUTE. When hot, add 2 tablespoons butter. Once the butter has melted add the shallot and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook until fragrant
• Stir in rice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.Pour in warm broth, stir then close lid
• Turn Instant Pot on MANUAL mode with high pressure selected for 6 minutes. Once cooked, allow for the pressure to release manually by switching the valve to venting, this usually takes 5 minutes
• Meanwhile, in a skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the asparagus and cook for 8-10 minutes or until soft
• Remove the lid and stir in the remaining butter and the Parmesan. Let rest for 5 minutes, stir and serve
• Garnish with asparagus and additional Parmesan.

PRESSURE COOKER ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Trim the tough end from the asparagus and discard. Cut the asparagus tips from the bunch. Thin-slice the remaining asparagus stalks (I aim for ¼ inch slices, so they mix in with the grains of rice).
• Heat the olive oil in the pressure cooker pot over medium heat (sauté mode in an Instant Pot) until the oil is shimmering, about 3 minutes. Add the asparagus tips and sauté until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the asparagus tips with a slotted spoon and set aside for later, leaving as much of the oil behind as possible. Add the shallot and sliced asparagus stalks to the pot, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté, stirring often, until the shallots soften and the asparagus turns bright green, about 3 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it the rice turns translucent at the edges, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Lock the lid on the pressure cooker. Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes for both electric pressure cookers and stovetop pressure cookers (Manual Mode or Pressure Cook for an Instant Pot). Quick release the pressure. Carefully remove the lid, tilting it away from you to avoid the scalding hot steam.
• Leave the pot in keep warm mode (or put a stovetop pressure cooker over low heat.) Stir the butter into the rice, then spread the asparagus tips out on top of the rice in a single layer. Cover the pot (but don't lock the lid) and steam the asparagus tips until they are tender, about five minutes. Add the (optional) grated cheese, then stir the asparagus tips and cheese into the rice.

INSTANT POT MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Steps:

• Add the mushrooms, garlic, leeks, thyme, 6 tablespoons of the butter, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a 6-quart Instant Pot®. Set the pot to high saute (see Cook's Note) and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have reduced in volume and are beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is opaque but not browning, about 5 minutes.
• Add the wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until most of the wine has been absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth and stir to combine. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on low for 15 minutes.
• After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir the rice mixture, scraping the bottom to make sure nothing is stuck. Set the pot to high saute and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, add the Parmesan and remaining 4 tablespoons butter and stir to combine. Serve with additional Parmesan.

ASPARAGUS LEMON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Select SAUTÉ, HIGH. Select START.
• Add olive oil to the inner pot. Once oil is hot, add chopped asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
• Remove asparagus and place into a bowl. Set it aside.
• Add unsalted butter to inner pot. Once butter has melted, add diced shallot and cook for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender, until fragrant.
• Add rice to inner pot and occasionally stir for 2 minutes until each grain is coated with butter. Select CANCEL to turn off SAUTÉ.
• Pour in the vegetable broth. Add lemon juice and lemon zest, then stir.
• Secure the lid for pressure cooking.
• Select PRESSURE COOK, HIGH. Set time to 6 minutes (00:06). Select START.
• Once program ends, allow for a 5-minute Natural Release. Then, Quick Release remaining pressure. Select CANCEL.
• Remove lid. Add grated parmesan and cooked asparagus.
• Stir risotto until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Salt and pepper to taste.

INSTANT POT® RISOTTO

Steps:

• Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in the hot water and set aside.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil to the pot. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and rice and stir until each grain of rice is coated with the oil mixture. Cook until rice is slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and simmer for about 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth.
• Turn off Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add butter; stir until risotto is creamy, about 1 minute. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until melted and well combined. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

PRESSURE COOKER ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Wash the asparagus well in plain water.
• Hold each stalk at the base and at the tip and bend gently.
• It should break near the bottom.
• Discard the bottom part of the vegetable.
• It will be tough.
• Over low heat saute the onion in the olive oil until translucent (10-15 minutes).
• Add the rice and stir until it is coated and translucent around the edges.
• Add the garlic and stir until fragrant (1 or 2 minutes).
• Add the stock and orange juice and seal the cooker with its lid.
• Raise the heat to medium and set the pressure valve for 10 pounds.
• When the valve begins to rock, cook the risotto for seven more minutes before removing from the heat and allowing the pressure to dissipate.
• When you can open the cooker without burning yourself, add the asparagus and thyme.
• Stir quickly and replace the top.
• Allow the risotto to sit for about five more minutes before transferring to a serving bowl and stirring in the cheese.
• Pass more parmesan and a pepper mill with the risotto.
• Taste before salting since the cheese and the broth can be very salty.

PRESSURE-COOKER RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add 3 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and Italian salad dressing; stir until butter melts. Add asparagus; cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Warm the remaining 3 tablespoons butter until melted. Add diced onion; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add remaining 6 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup wine; cook and stir until absorbed. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine, broth and 1/4 cup cheese. Press cancel. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes; quick-release pressure. Serve shrimp mixture over risotto. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim the asparagus and steam until al dente. Cool and cut into three-quarter-inch pieces.
• In a large heavy skillet or casserole, saute the shallots with the peppers in butter and oil until the shallots are translucent. Add the rice and cook, stirring, so that it is thoroughly coated. Add the asparagus, saute for a minute. Add a cupful of hot stock and cook, stirring continually, until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and half a cup of broth. Continue stirring so that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan, and add more broth, half a cup at a time, until the rice is cooked. It is done when it is al dente.
• Stir in the cheese, correct seasoning, sprinkle with chives and serve.

LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
• Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; keep at a simmer while preparing risotto.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in garlic and arborio rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 more minutes.
• Pour white wine into rice mixture, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth into rice, one ladleful at a time, allowing liquid to absorb completely before adding more while stirring constantly, about 20 minutes. Add asparagus and stir.
• Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve immediately.