Description
This easy Rice Cooker Risotto recipe delivers creamy, flavorful risotto with minimal effort using your rice cooker. Perfectly cooked Arborio rice combined with aromatic shallots, garlic, fresh peas, lemon zest and juice, and Parmesan cheese creates an elegant dish ideal for a comforting meal or special occasion.
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
- Prepare ingredients: Dice the shallot and mince the garlic finely to release maximum flavor for your risotto base.
- Combine in rice cooker: Add shallots, garlic, Arborio rice, 2 ½ cups of vegetable broth, butter, salt, and black pepper into the rice cooker. Stir well to evenly incorporate all ingredients.
- Cook the risotto: Set your rice cooker to the white rice setting or simply press cook if your cooker has a basic mode. Let it cook until the rice is tender and most liquid absorbed, about 25-30 minutes depending on your machine.
- Finish the risotto: When cooking completes, stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, frozen peas, Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 1 ½ cups of broth a little at a time to reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve: Serve the risotto immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs to add brightness and enhance the presentation.
Notes
- Using a rice cooker for risotto frees you from constantly stirring, making it easier and less time-consuming.
- Adjust the broth quantity to achieve your preferred risotto consistency; add it gradually if it looks dry.
- Fresh peas can be substituted for frozen; add them at the end so they stay tender and bright.
- For a richer dish, consider adding a splash of white wine along with the broth if you like.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently with a bit of broth for moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 173 calories
- Sugar: 3.7 g
- Sodium: 649 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
