Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Risotto with Asparagus
In our latest blog we mentioned that the Instant Pot is a must-have in any kitchen. Maybe you took the plunge and bought one (or dusted off the one sitting in your basement) - so now you need some recipe ideas to get you started! Here is what we suggest - Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Risotto with Asparagus! This is a flavorful and creamy dish that's perfect as a side or even a main (if you want to make it slightly more filling, try adding chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms)! Plus, you get to sit back and let the Instant Pot do all the work!
Ingredients
- Olive oil, as needed
- 1 lb Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- ½-1 tbsp Tone's® Lemon Pepper Seasoning, as desired
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- Fresh parmesan cheese shavings, as desired
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice, as desired
Instructions
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot. Heat about 2 teaspoons of olive oil until glistening, then sauté the asparagus for 3-5 minutes, until fork tender. Turn off the sauté function, transfer the asparagus to a bowl, and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Turn on the Sauté function again and heat another 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil. Sauté the onion for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion starts to soften and become translucent. Add the garlic, then turn off the Sauté function and let it sit for about a minute.
- Add a small amount of the broth to the onion and garlic. Use a spatula to deglaze the bottom of the insert, making sure there is no food stuck to the bottom.
- Add the remaining broth, rice, Tone's® Lemon Pepper Seasoning, and butter. Stir to combine.
- Close the lid, set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. It will take 5-10 minutes to come to pressure.
- At end of cooking time, quick release the pressure, carefully remove the lid, add the parmesan shavings, and stir well. Add the cooked asparagus and stir until evenly distributed. Serve immediately with additional parmesan shavings and freshly squeezed lemon juice, if desired.