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Instant Pot Creamy Broccoli Risotto with Lemon
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This Instant Pot Broccoli Risotto with Lemon is dairy free and gluten free with a delicious light taste. Perfect for a light spring meal! Please print this recipe card to take with you when you do your grocery shopping or make this recipe.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish, vegan
Keyword: Instant Pot Broccoli Risotto with Lemon
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 644kcal
Author: Heidi Hecht

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli , steamed lightly then chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons vegan butter , divided
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion , finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoon nutritional yeast , optional but recommended

Instructions

  • Lightly steam broccoli on the stovetop for 3-4 minutes then set aside.
  • In your Instant Pot, press Saute. Add 1 ½ tablespoon of the butter to pot and melt. Once your butter is melted, add in onion and garlic. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until onions start to turn translucent.
  •  Add rice and stir for 1-2 minutes to toast.
  •  Gradually stir in vegetable broth and remaining butter.
  • Hit cancel. Secure lid in place, turn valve to Sealing, press Manual and set timer to 7 minutes.
  • When the timer is up, turn the valve to Venting to Quick Release. Open the lid and stir well.
  • Turn the setting to Saute. Add broccoli, fresh dill, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and zest to the rice. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in nutritional yeast if using then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 644kcal