Asparagus lemon risotto is the perfect “fancy” dish you’re looking for. No one will ever know it’s made in your hands off Instant Pot with ease! It’s comforting, tasty, slightly tangy, and so fresh tasting. The leek, lemon and asparagus pair so perfectly together for an unforgettable dish.
How do you make Instant Pot Asparagus Lemon Risotto?
Start by setting your Instant Pot to the sauté mode and add your leeks and asparagus with a tablespoon or two of water. (If you’re not avoiding oil, you may sauté with oil instead.)
Stir often, until slightly softened, adding more water if needed, to prevent sticking. Then add your rice and mix quickly.
Now pour in your wine (you may also use more broth instead, if avoiding wine) and stir continuously until absorbed.
Once absorbed, dump the broth and salt, seal the lid and cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
When the timer is complete, quick release the valve and open the lid once safe to do so.
You’ll notice it may be a little watery, don’t worry, the rice will continue to absorb the excess moisture. Add the lemon juice and give the risotto a quick stir and close the lid again for 3-5 minutes.
This time will give the rice a chance to absorb the lemon and any excess broth. Reopen the lid, stir, and serve!
This dish pairs very well with white wine, so if you’re not avoiding it, go ahead and pour yourself a glass.
If you prefer a stronger lemony flavour, add a squeeze or two of more fresh lemon over top your plate. Or serve with lemon wedges on the side so your guests can adjust to their preference. Garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
If you enjoy this delicious risotto, I encourage you to check out my Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto as well!
More Favourite Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Vegetable Soup with Quinoa
- Perfectly Fluffy Coconut Rice – Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Unstuffed Peppers [V+GF]
- Vegan Sloppy Joes Instant Pot (Soup or Sandwich!)
- Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup (with Stove Top Directions)
- Instant Pot Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 leek quartered lengthwise & thinly sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed, then chopped into 1" pieces
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté and add your leek and asparagus with a tablespoon or two of water. Sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes, adding more water as needed to prevent sticking.
- Then add the rice, and quickly stir into the juices from the vegetables. Then pour in the wine and stir. Allow the rice to absorb the wine, stirring often. This will take about 2 minutes.
- Once the wine is absorbed, pour in your stock and salt, then close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Press cancel on your Instant Pot, and now set it to high pressure for 6 minutes. (It will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure before beginning to count down.)
- Once the timer is complete, you may quick release the steam and open the lid once safe. Now add your lemon juice, give your rice a stir and close the lid for another 3-5 minutes to allow any excess moisture to be absorbed.
- Serve with a glass of white wine and enjoy!
Made this for dinner yesterday and my husband and 3 kiddos gobbled it up! We usually make mushroom but this was a nice change up, very fresh tasting. Thanks for the recipe, it’s a keeper.
Yay! So glad everyone loved it. Thanks for the feedback Julia.
Unfortunately this was not good to anyone in my family of 6. I had to throw it out. It was very bland & I didn’t take time to try & find things to add to it for flavor.
Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy it.
Gotta bust out the instant pot! This looks fantastic
Instant Pot for the win! Enjoy 😉
This is a great recipe! Easy, tasty and healthy – just a few of my favorite things!
Hehe thanks so much Beth.
This Risotto is truly special and a meal by itself. Looks delicious and a must try option for sure.
Thank you Veena, hope you enjoy.
I just love asparagus and lemon together! This risotto looks so comforting and delicious!
Thanks Natalie! Enjoy. 🙂
I love asparagus and always looking for new instant pot ideas!
Hope you enjoy this one Jessie.
My family loves your other risotto recipe – I made it just last night for dinner. And I love that it’s an Instant Pot recipe! Can’t wait to try this new version.
Thanks Cheryl, hope you love this version too!