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Pressure Cooker Risotto

January 24, 2012 by Lindsay 16 Comments

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Hi Friends!

I just wanted to say thank you SO MUCH for all your kind words on yesterday’s post about What Blogging Has Taught Me.  It was so comforting to learn that I’m not the only one who has struggled with some of the things I talked about. And I was so happy to hear how many of you took the time to be proud of yourselves as well!!! At the suggestion of a reader, I’ve added an image to that post so that it can be pinned more easily on Pinterest if you’re interested in going back and doing that.

Moving on….

I know I just did a post about how much I love my pressure cooker, but I just have to share one more recipe with you guys. Then I promise i’ll take a break since I know not everyone has one! Remember at the end of the post when I said I was going to try Pressure Cooker Risotto? Well I did it! And it was awesome.

How does risotto in 15 minutes, packed full of veggies, no stirring required sound to you guys? Good?! I thought so.

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I looked at a few recipes online, as well as the one in the book that came with my pressure cooker to get an idea what I was doing. Then I dove right in. After it was done cooking, I was a little worried there was too much liquid, but once I stirred it around, there was the perfect amount. The rice stuck a little bit to the bottom, but it didn’t burn, and most of it came up with a little stirring.

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The sweet potato chunks broke apart a bit and gave it a pretty orange color, and it got just as creamy as it does when you spend an hour stirring constantly. I added some shrimp at the end to kick it up a notch, but you could definitely leave them out to make it totally vegetarian.

Pressure Cooker Risotto

by Lindsay L

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Keywords: pressure cooker entree side healthy vegetarian vegetables sweet potato spinach shrimp

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Risotto

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 sweet potato, diced
  • 1/2 c frozen peas
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 c arborio rice
  • 3 c vegetable broth
  • 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese, optional

For the Shrimp (optional)

  • 15-20 medium shrimp, pre-cooked & frozen
  • juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

For the Risotto

Heat the pressure cooker pot over medium heat. Add the butter and EVOO and let the butter melt.

Add the onion, garlic, peppers and sweet potato and saute for 3-4 minutes.

Add the rice and mix well, sauteing for an additional minute.

Add the peas, seasonings and the vegetable broth and stir to combine.

Add the pressure cooker lid, secure and cook on high, according to pressure cooker directions, for 8 minutes.

Release the pressure, add the spinach and cheese if desired and stir until spinach wilts.

For the Shrimp

Defrost shrimp by placing in a colander and running under cold water.

While risotto is cooking, heat a pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, shrimp, spices and lemon juice.

Saute for 5-7 minutes or until shrimp are heated through.

Stir shrimp in to the risotto after it’s cooked.

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So there you have it! SO easy to make and so delicious.

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Enjoy! –Lindsay– Today’s Workout: Was in the mood to push myself so I put together a new 1000 rep workout. I broke it down into 10 moves, 25 reps of each, repeated 4 times.

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This.was.killer. If you’re not feeling the burn after this one, I want your legs. Seriously, I almost collapsed on the last set of lunges. If 1000 is too much for you, just do the cycle twice. This took me about 45 minutes, but there was a little editing going on while I was doing it as I worked out the best moves and what order to do them in.

 

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    January 24, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    There is nothing I love more than risotto. Honestly.

    Reply
  2. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    January 24, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    That looks so delicious – I’m a slow chopper though, so it would take me a bit longer. 😉

    Reply
  3. Maureen says

    January 24, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    You want to send some to me in CA? LOL It looks amazing!

    Reply
  4. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    January 24, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Sweet potato risotto is my favorite (aside from truffle risotto in Italy… *sigh*). Love all the flavors you added. It’s like risotto paella!

    Reply
  5. B says

    January 24, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Love this, I think I am going to have to try it.

    Reply
  6. Susan (Oliepants) says

    January 24, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I love risotto but I’m scared to make it fearing that it will turn goopy or too something. I’m scared of using a pressure cooker (my mom swears by it) because I’m afraid I’m going to get hurt in some way shape or form.

    Obviously, I can be really logical…………………….

    Reply
  7. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    January 24, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    I’ve actually never made or had risotto!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 24, 2012 at 11:03 PM

      what?!!!! get on it!!

      Reply
  8. Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says

    January 24, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Oh wow that looks sooo good! I haven’t had risotto in a while…now I think I may have to get some at the store haha.

    Reply
  9. Pure2raw twins says

    January 24, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    love risotto!! it has been ages since we have made any! and now this makes us want to go get a slow cooker!

    Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    January 25, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    yum i love risotto!! ive never made it though..for some reason it sounds intimidating hah. a pressure cooker is actually one of the appliances i dont have…i might just have to check it out!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 26, 2012 at 1:16 PM

      definitely check it out! so easy to use!

      Reply
  11. Shannon from Healthiful Balance says

    January 25, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Mhmm! Looks so delicious!! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Jeralyn says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Do you have an electric pressure cooker or stovetop?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 26, 2012 at 1:16 PM

      stove top!

      Reply
  13. Lisa Dick says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    You know what, I have a brand new, never been used pressure cooker just waiting for me to be inspired. And this looks inspiring! 🙂

    Reply

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