Description
This easy and creamy Rice Cooker Risotto features tender Arborio rice cooked effortlessly with shallots, garlic, and vegetable broth, enriched with butter, brightened by lemon zest and juice, and finished with peas and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting, hands-off meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable broth (divided)
- Zest and juice of one lemon
Add-ins
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare and Combine Ingredients: Add the diced shallots, minced garlic, Arborio rice, 2 ½ cups of vegetable broth, butter, salt, and black pepper into the rice cooker pot. Stir well to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Risotto: Close the rice cooker and set it to the white rice setting. If your rice cooker has no settings, simply turn it on to cook. Allow it to cook until the rice cooker completes its cycle, about 30 minutes.
- Finish the Risotto: Once cooking is complete, open the rice cooker and gently stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, frozen peas, and grated Parmesan cheese. Add additional vegetable broth from the reserved amount as needed to reach desired creaminess and consistency.
- Serve: Serve the risotto immediately while warm, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use Arborio rice for the best creamy risotto texture; other rice types will not yield the same result.
- If your rice cooker has a quick cook or similar setting, use the standard white rice setting for best results.
- You can substitute frozen peas with other vegetables like asparagus tips or mushrooms for a variation.
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine before starting the cooking process if desired.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after cooking if necessary.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for superior taste and melting quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
