Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Instant Pot Risotto
Instant Pot Risotto brings together onion, arborio rice, and dried thyme. The pressure-release step belongs in your plan for the meal. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Cooking method
- Pressure cooker
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
- Dish type
- Rice dishes
A few quick notes
1. Leave room for the pressure release
The pressure-release step belongs in your plan for the meal. Follow the release sequence in the method rather than treating the end of the cooking timer as the moment to open the cooker.
2. Set out the first ingredients
Look through the first cooking step and have its ingredients ready before you begin. It is easier to give the pan your attention when you are not still looking for the next item.
3. Stay with the stirring step
Keep this part of the cooking within reach rather than leaving the pan. The method asks for regular stirring, so get the next ingredients ready before that step begins.
Get to know the ingredients
Onion
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Turn the Instant Pot to saute and add the butter and onions.
Arborio rice
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add the rice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the edges of the rice are just translucent.
Dried thyme
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add the rice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the edges of the rice are just translucent.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
0 of 7 steps completeMake room for Instant Pot Risotto
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Stir in Parmesan cheese and any toppings as desired. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the instant pot and pot. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Turn the Instant Pot to saute and add the butter and onions.
Which little step is worth remembering?
The pressure-release step belongs in your plan for the meal. Follow the release sequence in the method rather than treating the end of the cooking timer as the moment to open the cooker.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: Stir in Parmesan cheese and any toppings as desired.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Spend With Pennies. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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