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Instant Pot Lemon Asparagus Risotto

Instant Pot Lemon Asparagus Risotto

You are going to love this Instant Pot Lemon Asparagus Risotto. No more sweating over the stove — this Instant Pot method is the easiest way to make risotto! Made with arborio rice, asparagus, freshly grated parmesan and lemon, this is a delicious vegetarian meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup onion small dice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt or to taste
  • 1/2 cup parmesan freshly grated
  • olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot. Heat about 2 teaspoons of olive oil until glistening, then sauté the asparagus for 3-5 minutes, until fork tender. Turn off the sauté function and transfer the asparagus to a bowl. Set aside.
  • Turn on the Sauté function again and heat another 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil. Sauté the onion for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion starts to soften and become translucent. Add the garlic, then turn off the Sauté function and let it cook in the residual heat for about a minute, until fragrant.
  • Add a small amount of the broth to the onion and garlic. Use the broth and a spatula to deglaze the bottom of the insert, making sure there is no food stuck to the bottom (this will help prevent a burn warning).
  • Add the remaining broth, rice, lemon juice, butter and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Close the lid, set to sealing and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. It will take 5-10 minutes to come to pressure.
  • At end of cooking time, quick release the pressure, carefully remove the lid, add the parmesan and stir well. Add the cooked asparagus and stir until evenly distributed and warmed through. Serve immediately with additional grated parmesan, if desired.

Notes

You are going to love this Instant Pot Lemon Asparagus Risotto. No more sweating over the stove — this Instant Pot method is the easiest way to make risotto! Made with arborio rice, asparagus, freshly grated parmesan and lemon, this is a delicious vegetarian meal or side dish.
Keyword asparagus, Instant Pot, Risotto, vegetarian
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