Description
This easy and creamy Rice Cooker Risotto simplifies traditional risotto by utilizing a rice cooker, combining shallots, garlic, Arborio rice, vegetable broth, butter, lemon, peas, and Parmesan for a comforting, flavorful dish ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of 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. Measure out Arborio rice, butter, salt, pepper, and broth to have everything ready.
- Combine in Rice Cooker: Add the diced shallots, minced garlic, Arborio rice, 2 1/2 cups of vegetable broth, butter, salt, and black pepper into the rice cooker. Stir well to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Risotto: Set your rice cooker to the white rice setting, or on a basic rice cooker simply set it to cook. Allow it to run through the cooking cycle, which will take approximately 30 minutes.
- Add Final Ingredients: When the rice cooker finishes, open the lid and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, frozen peas, Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Serve the risotto immediately while warm, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Using a rice cooker simplifies the risotto process by automating the traditional stovetop stirring and broth addition.
- Adjust the additional broth at the end to achieve desired creaminess.
- For extra flavor, fresh herbs such as parsley or basil can be added as garnish.
- This dish is vegetarian and can be made gluten-free by ensuring Parmesan cheese is gluten-free certified.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
