20 Perfect Instant Pot Risotto Recipes

Instant Pot risotto is a recipe that everyone has to master as it's super easy and efficient and can be enjoyed with a variety of flavors any time of day. Taste the traditional risotto with mushrooms or something different with butternut squash and blue cheese; either way, you have a selection of inspiration right here.

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• Instant Pot Mushroom & Kale Risotto
• Instant Pot Risotto With Asparagus & Fennel
• Butternut Squash Risotto With Blue Cheese 
• Instant Pot Celery & Pea Risotto (Budget-Friendly)
• Vegan Risotto With Green Veggies & Fried Garlic 
• Beet Risotto With Goat's Cheese
• Tomato Barley Risotto With Marinated Feta
• Instant Pot Vegetable Risotto
•  Instant Pot Kabocha Squash & Pea Risotto
• Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto
• Butternut Squash Risotto With Cranberries & Pecans
• Salmon Pea & Bacon Risotto 
• Chard & Pinto Bean Risotto
• Instant Pot Lemon Vegetable Risotto
• Easy Mushroom Risotto 
• Garlic Butter Prawn Risotto 
• Simple Parmesan Risotto
• Instant Pot Risotto Bolognese
• Pressure Cooker Duck Fat Risotto 
• Instant Pot Risotto Carbonara
• Perfect Instant Pot Risotto Recipes

Risotto can be quite a labor of love if done on the stovetop. If you've mastered the art, you know there is a method to the careful stirring and tending to your rice dish that will yield the perfect risotto every single time. The thing about the Instant Pot? Well, it's the lazy person's way out. Even better is that nobody will ever know you took the "short cut."

While the workload is far less, the flavor and flair of the dish will remain the same. We're willing to bet the quality could even skyrocket with these gorgeous Instant Pot risotto recipes.

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Instant Pot Mushroom & Kale Risotto

Creamy, earthy and packed with umami flavor, this Instant Pot mushroom risotto with added kale delivers on both the taste and the nutrition. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Risotto With Asparagus & Fennel

This Instant Pot risotto is off the charts good. Made with sweet fennel and crunchy asparagus, this Italian classic is super easy with a pressure cooker. It’s a great vegetarian meal for meat-free Mondays. Get the recipe here.

Butternut Squash Risotto With Blue Cheese 

This creamy Instant Pot butternut squash risotto comes with a twist of blue cheese instead of the classic Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal but fancy enough for company. Get the recipe on the blog.

Instant Pot Celery & Pea Risotto (Budget-Friendly)

This quick and easy Instant Pot risotto is perfect for a weeknight dinner on the budget. Made with frozen peas, celery and Parmesan, it’s totally delicious and easy to make. Get the recipe on the site.

Vegan Risotto With Green Veggies & Fried Garlic 

If you think all risotto recipes are heavy and full of butter and cheese, wait till you try this Instant Pot version. This dish is filling and nutritious yet it won’t leave you feeling stuffed and bloated. There are a few sneaky ingredients that will make it taste like the classic version. Get the recipe here.

Beet Risotto With Goat's Cheese

For something a little different, try this delicious beet risotto that's bursting with flavours and has the most beautiful colour that will impress your family or dinner guests. Recipe is on the blog.

Tomato Barley Risotto With Marinated Feta

This rich and hearty Instant Pot barley risotto comes with delicious Mediterranean flavours of tomatoes and thyme and is topped with fresh marinated feta. Its unison of bold flavours and unique textures will make you fall in love with pearl barley. Recipe on the site.

Instant Pot Vegetable Risotto

This delicious vegetable risotto is an easy one-pot comfort dish that requires simple, wholesome ingredients and nutritious veggies you probably already have in the fridge. This is a beginner-friendly recipe for those of you new to pressure cooking or kitchen in general. Get the recipe here.

 Instant Pot Kabocha Squash & Pea Risotto

This is incredibly aromatic and delicious with sweet flavors of winter squash and earthy peas. Rosemary gives it a unique touch but is not overpowering. And, with plenty of garlic, onion and celery, plus white wine and stock, this dish has lots of lovely savory, umami flavors. Recipe on the blog.

Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto

This risotto features lemon, peas, and frozen shrimp, which is more affordable and works better with timings as you can cook everything together. Butter and Parmesan are added at the end for extra flavor and creaminess and a few shrimp are grilled or pan-fried to be served on top. Recipe on the site.

Butternut Squash Risotto With Cranberries & Pecans

Add a festive touch to your butternut squash risotto with some tangy dried cranberries and earthy pecans, as well as lovely warm spices. Get the recipe here.

Salmon Pea & Bacon Risotto 

A splash of green graces this bowl from creamy peas - a risotto staple - while bacon lends its smoky goodness to the overall flavor and texture of the dish. The salmon comes in to mellow things out and add a boost of protein, and you've got a full-on meal here you're going to want to dig into all week. Recipe from Every Nook and Cranny.

Chard & Pinto Bean Risotto

This risotto recipe is a fantastic vegetarian dish, bringing loads of unique ingredients to the mix. There are fresh ribbons of nutrient-rich Swiss chard tossed throughout, a pop of texture from the pinto beans, and a creamy layer woven in with the addition of pepper jack cheese - plus a little spice! It's all topped off with crunchy pumpkin seeds. We love this healthy rendition of risotto. Recipe from Letty's Kitchen.

Instant Pot Lemon Vegetable Risotto

This springtime masterpiece deserves to be enjoyed al fresco alongside a glass of your favorite wine. The fresh lemon flavor makes it ideal for warm-weather indulgence. It's packed with greens from broccoli, asparagus, and peas although you could add in any other of your favorite veggies. Either way, it's meat-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free, so everyone can dig in. Recipe from Lexi's Clean Kitchen.

Easy Mushroom Risotto 

Mushroom risotto is probably the first thing you think of when you recall recipes you've made in the past. It's a fantastic template to work with, after all. Mushrooms work well with a creamy texture, adding a layer of umami flavor. Plus, you can mix and match your favorite mushrooms, or even experiment with dried mushrooms. Recipe from Living Sweet Moments.

Garlic Butter Prawn Risotto 

This dish is Japanese-Italian fusion which might feel a little weird initially, but you're bound to fall in love with it! These two cuisines share a desire for excellence, and that's exactly what you get with this risotto recipe. The blend of garlic butter, sake, soy sauce, miso, fish stock, and Parmesan are wildly delicious. Recipe from Pressure Cook Recipes.

Simple Parmesan Risotto

Parmesan is the chosen cheese for a solid risotto dish, and this recipe lets it do its thing. It stands out in this rich and creamy rice in a humble and simple recipe that will feel like something quite special. This is a fabulous, no-fuss dish you can easily add to with what you have on hand in the fridge, or just some extra fresh herb action. Recipe from 365 Days of Crock-Pot.

Instant Pot Risotto Bolognese

Wait, what? It's fun to mix things up. These two Italian dishes fuse together surprisingly well in this risotto bolognese. It's bulked up with a hearty combo of sausage and bacon, plus some Parmesan and Marsala. No doubt, this is absolutely decadent, and it will be perfect to dip fresh, crusty bread into. Recipe from Pressure Cooking Today.

Pressure Cooker Duck Fat Risotto 

True story: duck fat makes EVERYTHING better. The risotto will soak up that rich, decadent flavor of the fat so brilliantly. Shallots, mushrooms, prosciutto, and orange zest bring in their own amazing qualities to this dish, too, for something truly special and worthy of serving at special events! Plus, this one is dairy-free and gluten-free. Recipe from The Domestic Man.

Instant Pot Risotto Carbonara

A delicious gourmet meal made easy. Though this version involves pancetta for a great Carbonara spin on risotto, this is a basic method that can be used anytime with Arborio rice to make risotto. Recipe from Simple Joy.

So, what's the verdict? Which risotto recipe tops your pressure cooking bucket list? Let us know, and share this with fellow "lazy cooks" who could use the ultimate risotto hack!

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