Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto [V+GF]

Instant Pot mushroom risotto is super flavourful and so simple to make. I’ve been making mushroom risotto for years, the traditional (long) Italian way. 😉 I’ve been interested to try it in my Instant Pot for a while now but honestly was quite skeptical. There’s no cheating when making risotto if you want it to come out right. And well, I thought I’d be cheating by making in my trusty Instant Pot . I don’t think I’ll ever do it the stove top way again! I am truly amazed that it tastes EXACTLY the same with the added bonus of being HANDS OFF! Yep, it’s a good day.

How do you make Instant Pot mushroom risotto?

1. Turn on your Instant Pot to the sauté function and add your cooking oil. If you’re oil free, you may use water or broth instead. Once HOT, add the mushrooms and shallots and sauté until softened. If using water or broth over oil, you may need to add a little more every couple of minutes to avoiding sticking.

2. Add your rice and stir into the mushroom, shallot and oil (or water/broth) mixture. Stir continuously for 30 seconds to a minute.

3. Then pour in the wine and stir often until the wine is mostly absorbed by the rice. Traditional risotto calls for white wine, and although highly recommended, if you cannot have wine, you may use more vegetable broth for this step instead. You will still get amazing results.

4. Finally pour in all your broth and push down any loose rice that may have gotten stuck to the sides of your pot so that it is all covered by the liquids. Close the lid and seal the valve. Set to manual pressure for 6 minutes and step aside while your Instant Pot works its magic.

5. When the timer is up, quick release the pressure and open the lid once safe. You may have a little extra broth that hasn’t fully absorbed yet. Don’t worry.

6. Add the butter or margarine (if using), give it a quick stir and close the lid again for about 1-2 minutes. Then open the lid again and give your risotto another stir. Instant Pot mushroom risotto complete! Now serve and enjoy!

Garnish your plates with chives or green onion if desired. You may also sprinkle some Vegan Parmesan Cheese over top. Then, that bottle of wine, for which you only used half a cup for this recipe? Yup, pour yourself a glass (or two), and enjoy.

If you enjoy this recipe, you might also like these great dishes!

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• Instant Pot Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
• Perfectly Fluffy Coconut Rice – Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Unstuffed Peppers [V+GF]
• Creamy Cauliflower Mushroom Soup with Quinoa
• Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Italian Style Risotto

Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto [V+GF]

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: gluten free, Instant Pot, nut free, vegan

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Instant Pot mushroom risotto is dairy free and just as amazing as the traditional slow cooking method, but completely hands off!

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp avocado oil or your choice
• 10-12 cremini mushrooms sliced
• 4 shallots chopped
• 1.5 cups arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vegan margarine optional
• Optional garnish: chives

Instructions

• Add the oil to your Instant Pot and turn on the sauté function. Once the pot reads "hot" add your mushrooms and shallots and sauté until softened, approx 5 minutes.
• Then add the rice and sauté for one minute, then add the white wine. Let the wine mostly absorb, stirring often. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
• Then turn off the Instant Pot and dump in the broth and salt. Close the lid and set the valve to seal. Set it to manual high pressure for 6 minutes. Once the timer completes, quick release the pressure and open the lid once safe to do so. Stir in the margarine if using and close the lid for about 1-2 minutes to let it melt and allow any excess moisture to absorb.
• Serve garnished with chives if desired.

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1.8% | Vitamin C: 1.6% | Calcium: 2.7% | Iron: 16.6%

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*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.