Description
This easy Rice Cooker Risotto recipe delivers creamy, flavorful risotto with minimal effort. Using a rice cooker eliminates the need for constant stirring, making it a convenient way to enjoy this classic Italian dish. Infused with garlic, shallots, lemon, peas, and Parmesan, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable broth (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice the shallot and mince the garlic cloves. Grate the Parmesan cheese and zest and juice the lemon to have all components ready.
- Add to rice cooker: Place the diced shallots, minced garlic, Arborio rice, 2 ½ cups of vegetable broth, butter, salt, and black pepper into the rice cooker. Stir the mixture gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the risotto: Set your rice cooker to the white rice setting or simply start cooking if your rice cooker has no settings. Allow it to cook until the cycle finishes, approximately 30 minutes.
- Finish the risotto: Once the rice cooker turns off, open the lid and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, frozen peas, and grated Parmesan cheese. Add the remaining 1 ½ cups of vegetable broth as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Serve immediately: Spoon the risotto onto plates and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot for best taste and texture.
Notes
- This risotto requires no constant stirring, making it perfect for hands-off cooking.
- Use warm broth to help the rice cook evenly and achieve a creamier texture.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute butter with olive oil or a mix of both.
- Feel free to add cooked mushrooms or asparagus for a vegetable variation.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- If your rice cooker has different settings, the white rice or standard cooking setting works best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Sugar: 3.7 g
- Sodium: 649 mg
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.7 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
