Risotto Ai Funghi (Mushrooms) – 2-Qt Pressure Cooker

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Creamy and Flavorful Risotto Ai Funghi (Mushrooms)
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion , peeled and finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1 cup fresh mushrooms , chopped or 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms , chopped and soaked to rehydrate
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato , chopped and soaked to rehydrate
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
2 2 tablespoons fresh basil ( or to taste ) or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme , finely chopped ( or to taste )
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
315
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Risotto Ai Funghi is a traditional Italian dish that has become a popular main course option all around the world. The creamy dish is made with arborio rice, fresh mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, which makes it loaded with flavor. The dish has a creamy texture that comes from the starch in the rice and the broth that is added to it. It can be cooked in a slow-cooker or on a stovetop, but with a pressure cooker, you can cook this dish in minutes and have a perfect meal ready for dinner. This dish is perfect for any occasion or when you need to cook up a healthy and delicious meal quickly.

Instructions

1.Set the 2-Qt pressure cooker to saute mode and add oil to it. Once hot, add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
2.Add arborio rice and cook for 2-3 minutes until it turns translucent.
3.Add chopped mushrooms and wine and stir well for a minute.
4.Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, and fresh herbs like basil or thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well.
5.Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 6-7 minutes.
6.Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes.
7.Open the lid and add grated parmesan cheese. Mix well and serve hot.

PROS

Risotto Ai Funghi is an incredibly delicious and flavorful Italian dish that can be ready in minutes with a pressure cooker.

It’s creamy and loaded with the goodness of mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, making it a healthy main course option.

CONS

Risotto can be overcooked and turn sticky instead of creamy if it’s cooked for too long.

Also, overcooking the rice can lead to a loss of nutrients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of proteins, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.
Mushrooms are low in calories, high in potassium, and copper, which helps to boost the immune system.
The addition of sun-dried tomatoes adds to the nutritional value of the dish, providing you with vitamins A, C, and lycopene which helps to prevent cancer and maintain healthy skin, eyes, and bones.

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