Instant Pot Tomato-Spinach Risotto

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Instant Pot Tomato-Spinach Risotto). This delicious risotto is so quick and easy, you'll never go back to making risotto by standing at the stove stirring and stirring again! You can make this in an Instant Pot® or a standard pressure cooker. Top with more Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Instant Pot Tomato-Spinach Risotto

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

Green Rice with Cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

Select Saute function and stir in remaining broth. Check rice for doneness; if needed continue stirring until tender.

Step 4

Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese; cook until wilted about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Tomato-Spinach Risotto

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 265.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.3g 17%

Carbohydrates: 50g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 5%

Cholesterol: 5.5mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 2443.4IU 49%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 10.8mg 18%

Folate: 44mcg 11%

Calcium: 82.2mg 8%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 20mg 7%

Potassium: 209.3mg 6%

Sodium: 237.9mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 27

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.