Instant Pot Risotto (Ham & Asparagus)
Instant Pot Risotto (Ham & Asparagus) is a great way to get an amazing meal on the table with very little hands-on effort. Done in under 30 minutes, you will make this delicious recipe over and over again!
Servings: 4
Calories: 304kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1 cup onion diced
- 8 oz ham diced
- 1 Tbs garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 2 cups chicken stock low sodium
- 8 oz asparagus spears sliced into 1-inch pieces, steamed if desired
- 1/2 - 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated or to taste
Instructions
- Set the instant pot to the sauté setting and allow to heat.
- Add the olive oil and butter and allow to melt.
- Add the onion and ham and cook, stirring, until the onion softens.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Add the rice and mix well until all grains are coated. Season with salt and pepper. Watch the salt if your ham is salty.
- Add the chicken stock, and ensure the rice is covered.
- Put the lid on and set it to manual pressure (on high) and set the time for 8 minutes.
- Do a quick release, and remove the lid.
- Stir in the asparagus and parmesan, and test for seasoning.
- Serve.
Notes
You may wish to lightly steam your asparagus before adding to the risotto. I do not, I let the heat from the risotto do the job, but if you like yours more cooked than crisp, steam ahead.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1363mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g