Easiest Instant Pot Tomato Risotto

Creamy risotto in a serving bowl with charred roasted tomatoes, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

5 from 20 votes

This Instant Pot Tomato Risotto shows the best way to make any risotto. The tomatoes are roasted with a little balsamic vinegar for extra flavor, and tips are included for making the easiest, tastiest, no-fuss tomato risotto in the Instant Pot with suggestions for flavor variations.

Prep Time12

Cook Time6

Natural release5

Total Time23

Course: Vegetarian Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Instant Pot risotto, instant pot tomato risotto

Servings: people

Calories: 413.8kcal

Author: Susan Pridmore

Equipment

6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, such as the Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely diced yellow onion
1 ½ cups Arborio (risotto) rice
¼ cup white wine
4 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetarian Better Than Bouillon - Roasted Vegetables bouillon paste,
½ teaspoon kosher salt (¼ teaspoon sea salt)
3 whole Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes, (or quick fire roasted tomatoes under the broiler)
¼ cup julienned (thinly sliced) basil leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese,

Instructions

Select the SAUTE function on your electric pressure cooker, and select medium heat. Melt the butter in the inner cooking pot, and stir in the onion. Sauté for 3 minutes, until slightly softened.
Add the risotto rice to the pot, and sauté for 3 - 5 minutes to lightly toast the rice. Occasionally stir, using either a risotto spoon or wooden spoon.
Pour in the wine and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes, or until the wine is absorbed into the rice.
Add the water, bouillon paste and salt.
If using vegetable broth instead of bouillon paste, add 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon sea salt).
Bring to a gentle simmer.
Turn the electric pressure cooker off, and lock the lid into place. Select MANUAL and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 6 minutes.
Allow for a natural release of 5 minutes, and then perform a quick release. Remove the lid.
The risotto will have a layer of liquid on top, which will quickly absorb once you stir it. Stir in the roasted tomatoes, basil and cheese. Serve immediately.

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