How to Make Instant Pot® Tomato-Spinach Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who love the comforting creaminess of risotto but don't have the time to stand over the stove stirring constantly, this Instant Pot® Tomato-Spinach Risotto is the perfect solution. Using the popular kitchen appliance, the Instant Pot®, this recipe delivers creamy, flavorful risotto with minimal effort. With the addition of tomatoes and spinach, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice and cook until opaque, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Stir in 4 cups broth, tomatoes, and basil. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 6 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Select Saute function and stir in remaining broth. Check rice for doneness; if needed, continue stirring until tender.
  • Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese; cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    266 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 238mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 209mg