Description
This easy Rice Cooker Risotto recipe delivers creamy, flavorful risotto without the need for constant stirring. Using simple ingredients like Arborio rice, vegetable broth, garlic, shallots, and Parmesan cheese, this method lets your rice cooker do all the work for a perfect Italian-inspired dish ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth (divided)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add ingredients to rice cooker. Place the diced shallots, minced garlic, Arborio rice, 2 ½ cups of vegetable broth, butter, salt, and black pepper into the rice cooker pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the risotto. Set your rice cooker to the white rice setting or simply start the cooking cycle if your cooker has no specific settings. Allow it to cook until it automatically switches off, approximately 30 minutes.
- Finish the risotto. When the cooking cycle ends, open the lid and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, frozen peas, grated Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 1 ½ cups of vegetable broth as needed to reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve and garnish. Serve the risotto immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired for an added burst of flavor and presentation.
Notes
- This risotto requires no constant stirring, making it perfect for an easy, hands-off recipe.
- You can substitute frozen peas with other vegetables like asparagus or mushrooms according to your preference.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine before cooking if your rice cooker allows.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste and texture.
- If you prefer a creamier risotto, gradually add more broth and stir until the desired consistency is reached after cooking.
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or basil make great garnishes to brighten up the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 173 calories
- Sugar: 3.7 g
- Sodium: 649.4 mg
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.7 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
