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This Instant Pot Vegetable Risotto Recipe is a tasty and delicious recipe for your garden vegetables! Loaded with fresh kale, peas, green onions, and zucchini squash. This no-stir risotto recipe is a simple and easy way to enjoy a complex tasting risotto without all the work!

This recipe is hearty enough for a main dish, yet versatile enough to be a side. Serve with a thick crusty slice of garlic bread for a delicious meal.

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I love a fresh and tasty risotto… but making it the traditional way on the stove top takes a lot of time and a lot of patience. This recipe is a true weeknight wonder!

I couldn’t even believe that you could make a proper risotto in the Instant Pot, but it the consistency turns out perfect. No constant stirring, or standing by the stove. The pressure cooker does all the work.

This Instant Pot Vegetable Risotto Recipe Is:

Bright
Earthy
Fresh
Versatile
Yummy
Ready in about 20 minutes (only cooks for 7 minutes)

This green risotto in the instant pot is super versatile. You can use whatever ingredients you have on hand, or are growing in your garden. I used kale, peas, zucchini, and green onions in mine… but add what you like! Tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh corn, or butternut squash would all be excellent additions. Just make sure to add about 2 cups of vegetables for every cup of rice, and you should be set!

What’s In This No-Stir Instant Pot Vegetable Risotto Recipe?

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

Fresh or Frozen Vegetables: I used a combination of onions, kale, peas, zucchini, and green onion. But this recipe is versatile and you can swap in any veggies you love!
Arborio Rice: classic risotto rice. It’s a thick short rice that soaks up a LOT of liquid, making the risotto super creamy without adding any dairy. Make sure you use classic arborio rice for this recipe, jasmine or basmati won’t work.
Herbs and Spices: I love the bright savory flavor of Herbs de Provence, so I added some in this dish to make the risotto shine! Fresh parsley also gives this risotto a wonderful brightness and herby finish.
Vegetable Stock
Sea salt and black pepper
Lemon: a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end of this recipe brings out the bright fresh flavors.

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This Instant Pot Risotto is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a tasty homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

Browse our Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a quick meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!

Instant Pot for the Easiest Meal Prep Risotto Ever!

Of all my kitchen appliances, and I mean ALL of them, my Instant Pot pressure cooker is my most-used! I cook everything in it from beans and legumes, to soups and pasta dishes.

You can get Instant Pots in many sizes, but I like my 8-quart model, which is ideal for batch cooking and meal prep. It also has a quicker pressure-release feature which saves me even more cooking time.

I love that everything can cook in one pot, which makes for way less dishes and hands-off cooking. The Instant Pot is hands-down my favorite kitchen appliance, and actually makes my life so much easier.

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How Do I Make This Vegan Instant Pot Risotto Recipe?

To the Instant Pot, add the arborio rice, onion, garlic, zucchini, kale, peas, Vegetable stock, Herbes de Provence, and the salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients together.
Seal the lid in the instant pot and set to Pressure Cook or Manual mode for 7 minutes.
Quick release the pressure taking care not to have your hands or face near the steam vent.
Once float valve has gone down, remove the Instant Pot lid and stir in the green onions and the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast, add a slice of crusty bread, and enjoy!

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Instant Pot Root Vegetables & Lemon Caper Sauce (Vegan, GF)

Perfect Quinoa in the Instant Pot (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Vegan Instant Pot Ratatouille (Paleo, Whole30, GF, Dairy Free)

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A great side dish to please everyone in the family…Yum