Vegan Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto

Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto. Easy Vegan Mushroom Risotto made in Instant Pot Pressure cooker. Saucepan option. Soy-free Nut-free Gluten-free Vegan Recipe. Jump to Recipe  

It is supposed to be hot and time for fresh rolls and salads. But after a few days of heat we are back at a cold front again. Which means, it is still warm comfort food time. Risotto reminds me of khichdi/kitchari. Creamy, comfort food in a bowl that is simple, delicious and a canvas to build more flavor over. This Mushroom risotto is super quick, simple. Delicious, made in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. It takes just a few mins to get the same creamy bowl that works for all seasons.

Saute the onion, brown the mushrooms, add the rice and roast for a minute, add the broth, mix, pressure cook and done. No standing near the stove top needed. Just 20 Minutes of Active time. Add herbs and flavors of choice. Stove top option in the Recipe notes. Serve with roasted seasonal veggies or a side salad! This is a very buildable recipe. Add veggies, more mushrooms and what not.

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Creamy comfort food without standing in the kitchen stirring!

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Tips to make a fabulous Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto:

• Toast the rice before adding broth. The pan is hot enough and this takes just a minute or 2.
• Caramelized onion and browned mushrooms add a deep flavor. Cook them long enough.
• The risotto can easily be made without oil by roasting in a bit of broth.
• Don’t like mushrooms?, use more onion, zucchini, cauliflower, broccolini etc and add more poultry seasoning.

Vegan Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto

5 from 57 votes

By: Vegan Richa

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Pressure cook: 6 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 3

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Gluten-free, Vegan

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Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto. Easy Vegan Mushroom Risotto made in Instant Pot Pressure cooker. Saucepan option. Soy-free Nut-free Gluten-free Vegan Recipe. 20 Mins

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 3 tsp oil, , divided
• ▢ 1/2 white onion, chopped
• ▢ 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• ▢ 8 oz sliced mushrooms, , white, cremini, portabella or mixed, 8 to 10 oz
• ▢ 1/2 tsp salt, , divided (use less if using salted broth)
• ▢ 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• ▢ 1/2 tsp tarragon or rosemary
• ▢ 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning, or add some thyme, sage, rosemary and onion powder
• ▢ a generous dash of black pepper
• ▢ 1 cup arborio rice
• ▢ 2 1/4 cup water or veggie broth, or mushroom broth (add some dried mushroom mix powder for additional flavor)
• ▢ 1-2 cups baby spinach
• ▢ vegan butter, , vegan parm, a handful of chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions 

• Put the Instant Pot on saute. Once hot, add 2 tsp oil. Add onion, garlic and a good pinch of salt and mix and cook for 1-2 mins.
• Add the mushrooms and mix in. Continue to cook for 3 to 4 mins. Add 2 tbsp water or white wine to deglaze in between.
• Add the herbs and black pepper and mix in. Add arborio rice and 1 tsp oil and mix in well to coat the rice. You can continue to roast the rice for 1-2 mins here.
• Add water or broth and salt. Mix well. Cancel saute, close the lid, and Pressure cook for 6 mins (Manual hi).
• Once the pot has finished the cooking time, press cancel so it does not stay on Keep warm. Carefully quick release the pressure from the pot in short bursts until the pressure indicator falls.
• Open the lid, give it a good mix. Taste and adjust salt and flavor if needed. Add in the spinach and mix in. Let sit for a minute. (If using hearty greens, add them earlier with the rice).
• Add some vegan butter/extra virgin oliveoil or vegan parm (about a tbsp each). (For a creamier risotto, add 1/4 cup non dairy cream and mix in and bring to a gentle boil on saute.)
• Serve garnished with parsley or scallions and a good dash of black pepper. Serve with a side salad, garlic bread, crispy breaded tofu or roasted vegetables. Stove top option below in the notes. 

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Notes

For variation: Add 1/4 cup dry white wine after adding the herbs.

Add a bay leaf or 1-2 tsp miso paste for flavor variations.

 

Stove top: Heat 3.5 cups of water or veggie broth in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to boil. Meanwhile, follow steps 1,2,3 in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reserve half of the mushrooms to mix in later. Add salt and broth 1/2 cup at a time and stir for a minute. Bring to a simmer, then add more stock, stir and repeat until the rice is cooked through. About 20 mins. Taste and adjust, Take off heat. Stir in vegan parm, vegan butter. Garnish with the reserved mushrooms.

 

Oil-free: Saute the onion and mushroom in a bit of broth to lightly brown and proceed. 

 

Nutrition is 1 of 3 serves

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 5g, Sodium: 410mg, Potassium: 389mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 940IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 3.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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