Creamy Tomato Basil Rice

Ingredients

• •1 cup Arborio rice
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• •1/2 cup heavy cream
• •1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the Arborio rice and stir for 1 minute to toast the rice lightly.

3. 3

   Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes (with juices); stir well to combine.

4. 4

   Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to 'Manual' for 10 minutes on high pressure.

5. 5

   Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural release for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release to release remaining pressure.

6. 6

   Open the lid and stir in heavy cream, chopped basil, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.

7. 7

   Serve warm, garnished with extra basil if desired.