15-30 min2 servingsAmerican

Asparagus Lemon Risotto

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

2 servings

15-30 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1.5-nch pieces
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large shallot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
Italian parsley
Grated parmesan

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INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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