Instant Pot Mushroom and Arborio Rice Risotto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Earthy mushrooms and creamy arborio rice come together quickly in the Instant Pot for a luscious risotto without the constant stirring. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs arborio rice, cremini mushrooms, shallots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 2 medium, finely chopped shallots
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups, warm vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 2 finely chopped shallots and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they release moisture and start to brown. Stir in 1 1/2 cups arborio rice, toasting it for 2 minutes until opaque.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine, stirring constantly until mostly absorbed. Add 4 cups warm vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
4. Step 4: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. When done, perform a quick release of the pressure.
5. Step 5: Open the lid, stir in 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.