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Rice Cooker Risotto

Rice Cooker Risotto: A 30-Minute Miracle


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  • Author: Barbara Holmes
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy and easy risotto made in a rice cooker.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups Arborio rice
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Set your rice cooker to the sauté function if it has one. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  2. Add the Arborio rice and stir for 1 minute until lightly toasted.
  3. Pour in the white wine and stir until absorbed.
  4. Add the hot broth to the rice cooker. Stir, then close the lid.
  5. Set the rice cooker to the regular rice or risotto setting if available. If not, use the white rice setting and monitor closely.
  6. Once the rice cooker finishes, stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter until creamy.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use hot broth for best results.
  • Do not open the lid during cooking unless necessary to stir.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your rice cooker model.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Rice Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg