Instant Pot Spinach & Ricotta Cheese Risotto

Another way to make a unique risotto recipe is to add some ricotta cheese along with spinach and serve warm.

Instant Pot Spinach & Ricotta Cheese Risotto

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Arborio rice, ricotta cheese, spinach, Spinach & Ricotta Cheese Risotto

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 3/4 cup freshly chopped onion
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 1½ cup Arborio rice
• ▢ 1/2 cup white wine
• ▢ 3½ cup hot vegetable broth
• ▢ 12 oz spinach leaves washed and stems removed
• ▢ Freshly ground pepper
• ▢ 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 4 oz soft Ricotta cheese

Instructions

• Select “Sauté” function on Instant Pot pressure cooker.
• Add oil, onions and garlic. Sauté until soft.
  
• Stir in rice and wine. Cook until absorbed.
  
• Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth.
  
• Select “Manual” function with high pressure for 5 minutes.
• Cover the lid and seal it carefully.
• Release the steam through quick pressure release.
  
• Add spinach and cook on “Sauté” function for 3 minutes.
  
• Adjust seasoning with lemon juice and ground pepper.
• Top with softened ricotta cheese.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal Carbohydrates: 42g Protein: 5g Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Sodium: 47mg Potassium: 373mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 5317IU Vitamin C: 16mg Calcium: 61mg Iron: 4mg