Pressure Cooker Risotto Recipe

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Pressure Cooker Risotto
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Directions:

  1. In pressure cooker place 1 Tbs butter and 1 Tbs olive oil ( I added all the butter plus 2 Tbs olive oil
  2. Add onion and cook over med-high heat a few minutes to softene onion., stirring with a spoon
  3. Do not let onion burn
  4. Add and stir in all the rice and mix and stir with a spoon to coat all the grains about a minute or two.
  5. Add the wine and cook and stir until almost all of the wine is absorbed - only a minute or two again
  6. Add 4 cups of broth
  7. Close the pressure cooker and turn heat to high, bringing pressure to high ( the little knob atop the pot will start to rock )
  8. Cook 10 minutes on high
  9. Then place cooker in sink, DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE TOP KNOB
  10. Using cold water method, let cold water run over cooker till it stops steaming.
  11. Return pot to stove , remove knob and release lid
  12. My rissotto needed stirring and about 3 minutes more of cooking on stove top ( cover off ) It was not quite tender although 90% there )
  13. I did not need to add the addtional 1/2 cup of broth.
  14. Add and stir in the cheese
  15. I seasoned with salt and pepper and a few saffron pinches
  16. Adding some dried fruit like currants or dreid cranberries are optional
  17. Serve immediately!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 274.72 Kcal (1150 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.47g 5%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 504.85mg 21%
Potassium 131.63mg 3%
Total Carbs 42.15g 14%
Sugars 0.55g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 3%
Protein 4.28g 9%
Vitamin C 10mg 17%
Calcium 12.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.07 Kcal (519 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.57g 5%
Cholesterol 3.45mg 3%
Sodium 228mg 21%
Potassium 59.45mg 3%
Total Carbs 19.04g 14%
Sugars 0.25g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 3%
Protein 1.93g 9%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 17%
Calcium 5.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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