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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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 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!

Instant Pot 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. 

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.

Instant Pot 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. 

Instant Pot 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. It’s quick and easy to make, too!

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.

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. It’s also worth noting this takes only 5 minutes to make. Wow! 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 (yes – seriously! Yum!) 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.

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!