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Instant Pot Risotto Recipe


Santa was VERY generous this year, and, among many other special gifts, I received a CrockPot Express Multi Cooker and am already obsessed after only one day together.

If you don't know what this is, it is a multi-function kitchen appliance, that can fill a host of roles, including steamer, saute pan, yogurt maker, slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, popcorn popper, and more.

The brand I received is a CrockPot, and there is also the popular Instant Pot on the market -- they do the same thing for the most part. Last night, I tried it out and make Portobello and Gorgonzola Risotto in less than 15 minutes, 12 of which I didn't even need to stand there.

Here is my quickie recipe for Portobello and Gorgonzola Risotto (which reheated beautifully for lunch today too!):



Ingredients:
  • 1/2 diced yellow onion
  • 1 T minced garlic
  • 1 c sliced baby bellas
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 c dried Arborio rice
  • 1/2 c white wine
  • 1 1/2 c chicken broth
  • 1/2 c crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 T fresh chopped parsley
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Parmesan (garnish)

Instructions:
  1. Set the Instant Pot to "Saute" and add the olive oil
  2. Once the oil warms up, add the onion, garlic and mushrooms. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring half way through.
  3. Add in the Arborio rice and 1/2 c of white wine, stir well.
  4. Add in the broth and turn the Instant Pot off. Secure the lid on top and the steam valve in the closed position.
  5. Turn Instant Pot back on to the "Rice/Risotto" setting. The clock should be at 12 minutes.
  6. Once the cook is completed, carefully use a wooden spoon and release the steam. Once the steam is released, remove the lid. I allowed the risotto to thicken for about 5 minutes. Stir in the Gorgonzola, parsley and salt/pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with fresh Parmesan.

Serving variations:
  • Add fresh steamed peas at the end
  • Include 1" cut pieces of fresh asparagus with the mushrooms at step 2
  • Top with steak, chicken, or sauteed shrimp

Here is a link to purchase your CrockPot Express Multi Cooker (I do not receive anything for promoting this link, it's just here as a convenience to you):



Any favorite Instant Pot recipes? Share them here or send them to us at kyrapoulos@gmail.com




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