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.