Description
This easy and creamy Rice Cooker Risotto recipe uses a simple rice cooker to achieve perfectly tender Arborio rice infused with garlic, shallots, and lemon, making it a fuss-free alternative to traditional stovetop risotto. Enriched with butter, peas, and Parmesan cheese, it’s a comforting dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal or elegant side.
Ingredients
Scale
Base 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 black pepper
Finishing Ingredients
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced shallots, minced garlic, Arborio rice, 2 1/2 cups of the vegetable broth, butter, salt, and black pepper to your rice cooker. Stir all the ingredients well to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Cook the Risotto: Set your rice cooker to the white rice cooking setting. If your rice cooker is a basic model without settings, simply select the cook function and start. Allow the mixture to cook undisturbed until the rice cooker signals completion, approximately 30 minutes.
- Incorporate Finishing Touches: Once cooking is done, open the rice cooker and gently stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, frozen peas, grated Parmesan cheese, and any remaining vegetable broth as needed to achieve a creamy consistency. Mix thoroughly but gently.
- Serve: Immediately serve your risotto, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs like parsley or basil if desired, to enhance the flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Arborio rice is essential for the creamy texture typical of risotto.
- If the risotto seems too thick after cooking, add a splash more broth and stir to loosen it.
- Frozen peas can be substituted with fresh peas when in season.
- For a richer taste, feel free to add a splash of white wine before cooking if your rice cooker allows pausing.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
