Creamy Italian Risotto with Spinach and Peas — FamilyPlate recipe🍚

Creamy Italian Risotto with Spinach and Peas

This delicious creamy risotto is infused with Italian flavors and packed with fresh spinach and peas. It's cooked in an Instant Pot for a quick and kid-friendly lunch option that everyone will love!

🇮🇹 Italian
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Difficulty
medium
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Kid-Friendly

Nutrition (per serving)

350kcal
Calories
12g
Protein
50g
Carbs
10g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until the rice is slightly translucent.

  4. 4

    Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.

  6. 6

    Once cooking is complete, do a quick release of the pressure. Carefully open the lid.

  7. 7

    Stir in the chopped spinach, frozen peas, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Mix until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted. Serve warm.

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