80 Delicious and Easy Risotto Recipes to Make at Home

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Life is crazy, and a lot of times we don't have the time to cook. Risotto recipes are perfect because they can be prepped in advance and cooked quickly on a weeknight. Risotto is also really versatile- you can make it vegetarian or add meat for more protein!

 

 

The history of risotto

 

Risotto is a dish that originated in northern Italy, made by stirring rice and broth together until the liquid is almost absorbed. Risotto recipes date back to ancient Greece when people were cooking with barley instead of rice.

 

The Italian word riso means "rice," so it's safe to assume this was what they used! In the late 19th century, chefs began adding higher-quality ingredients like butter or beef stock for flavor; over time, arborio rice became popular because of its high starch content, giving Risotto its creamy consistency. Risotto has become one of the most famous dishes from Northern Italy - you'll find variations on this dish all across Europe today!

 

Why should I eat this dish in particular rather than another dish with similar ingredients?

 

Risotto is a great dish to whip up if you're looking for something quick and easy, but still satisfying. Risotto recipes are also super versatile- vegetarian Risotto or Risotto with meat! You can make risotto at home without too much fuss, and it tastes better than the stuff from restaurants because you control your ingredients.

 

Preparing Risotto

 

It can be hard to tell when your risotto is done cooking, so pay attention to the texture. Risotto should have a little bite left in it- this will make for creamier Risotto later on! Risotto often cooks up fluffy and light as well. Keep stirring after you add liquids like wine or broth until they've been mostly absorbed into the rice, then stop adding them and start letting it simmer until most of the liquid has been cooked off--this gives Risotto its signature creamy consistency! You'll know that your Risotto is ready if there's not much watery liquid left at all but everything else seems moistened by the rice's starch instead (and Risotto still has that bit of bite)! The risotto will be slightly less creamy if you cook it this way, but the texture is also heartier.

 

You don’t need too many ingredients to make Risotto:

 

Salt | Ground black pepper | Olive oil | Butter | Shallots | Vegetable stock/Vegetables

* To make the recipe vegan just replace the butter or oil for vegetable broth/stock.

 

To make your Risotto vegetarian:

-Use vegetable stock instead of chicken or beef broth

-Replace any meat with vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes! This can give Risotto a delicious fresh taste!

 

Risotto dishes are great because they're versatile too--you can really customize them to what you want to eat. You could even add shrimp for more protein! If Risotto seems boring to you, try topping it off with something savory for an extra kick; put some grated cheese on top or drizzle olive oil.

 

These Risottos are perfect for weeknight dinners because they can be prepped in advance and cooked quickly on a busy night. You'll have dinner ready in about 30 minutes! Remember to save some of your leftovers to not waste any food when cooking these delicious dishes. Enjoy this range of Risotto Recipes that will get you out of a Risotto rut.

 

Instant Pot Risotto Recipes

 

• Instant Pot Lemon Risotto with Peas from Food Banjo 
• Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Risotto from Salads for Lunch
• Instant Pot Chicken Risotto from Basil and Bubbly
• Instant Pot Lemon Asparagus Risotto from The Recipe Well
• Instant Pot Risotto Carbonara from Spend With Pennies
• Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Risotto from 365 Days of Slow Cooking
• Easy Instant Pot Risotto with Butternut Squash from The Forked Spoon
• Instant Pot Cheddar Risotto with Fresh Sage from  The View From Great Island
• Pressure Cooker Lemon Risotto with Summer Squash from The Foodie Eats
• Instant Pot Pumpkin Risotto from My Wife Can Cook
• Instant Pot Chicken Marsala Risotto from Give it Some Thyme
• Asiago Shrimp Risotto from recipes.instantpot.com
• Risotto with Sausage and Arugula from recipes.instantpot.com
• Mushroom and Spinach Risotto from Love & Good Stuff
• Deliciously Rich & Creamy Italian Parmesan Risotto from pressurecookrecipes.com
• Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto from Foodies Terminal
• Tomato Risotto Instant Pot Recipe from Love Food Not Cooking
• Instant Pot Barley Risotto from Happy Foods Tube
• Instant Pot Vegetable Risotto With Lemon & Parmesan from Instant Pot Eats
• Instant Pot Sweet Corn Risotto from TIDBITS

 

Vegan Risotto Recipes

 

• Vegan Caramelized Onion Risotto from School Night Vegan
• Vegan Cheesy Risotto from The Spruce Eats
• Vegan Risotto with Asparagus and Peas from My Darling Vegan
• Vegan Risotto with Roasted Butternut Squash from Nora Cooks
• Mushroom Asparagus Lentil Risotto from Veggiekins
• Mushroom and Leek Risotto from Minimalist Baker
• Creamy Vegetable Vegan Risotto from Minimalist Baker
• Vegan Mushroom Risotto from Two Spoons
• Vegan Carrot Risotto from Strength and Sunshine
• Vegan Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas from Nutriciously
• Vegan Lemon Asparagus Risotto from Food52
• Vegan Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto with Spinach & Miso from The First Mess
• Miso Risotto Recipe from Serious Eats
• Instant Pot Chanterelle Squash Risotto from Vegan Yack Attack
• Creamy Lemon Vegan Risotto from Watch Learn Eat
• Instant Pot Risotto With Celery & Peas from Instant Pot Eats
• Instant Pot Pumpkin Risotto from My Wife Can Cook
• Instant Pot Wild Mushroom Leek Risotto from Flavor the Moments
• Instant Pot Risotto with Tomatoes, Basil, and Goat Cheese from Reclaiming Vitality
• Instant Pot Vegan Farro Risotto with Saucy Cherry Tomatoes from Rainbow Plant Life

 

Risotto Recipes with Seafood

 

• Shrimp Scampi Risotto from Punchfork
• Coconut Curry Risotto with Crispy Salmon from Cooking for Keeps
• Seared Salmon with Lemon Risotto from Sprinkles and Sprouts
• Pork and Seafood Risotto with Turmeric from Romona’s Cuisine
• Pumpkin and Seafood Risotto from Ricardo
• Creamy Shrimp Risotto with Mascarpone from Epicurious
• Lemon Seafood Risotto from All Recipes
• Black Squid Ink Risotto with Grilled Prawns and Lobster from Food Network
• Authentic Seafood Risotto from Our Sweet Adventures
• Shrimp and Spinach Risotto from Taste of Home
• Lobster Risotto in the Instant Pot from Bon Vivant Online Cooking School
• Brown Butter Scallops with Parmesan Risotto from Pinch of Yum
• Lemon Risotto with Calamari from Taste
•  Shrimp Risotto with Lemon and Parmesan from Confessions of a Fit Foodie
• Creamy Prawn Risotto from RecipeTin Eats
•  Asiago Shrimp Risotto from recipes.instantpot.com
• Creamy Seafood Risotto from Food and Wine
• Pumpkin and Seafood Risotto from Ricardo
• Creamy Prawn Risotto from RecipeTin Eats
• Instant Pot® Risotto alla Milanese from Allrecipes

 

 

 

Risotto Recipes with Mushroom

 

• Bacon and Wild Mushroom Risotto from Tasty
• Instant Pot Farro Mushroom Risotto from Doughn't Worry Bake Happy
• Oven Risotto with Crispy Roasted Mushrooms from Epicurious
• Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto with Peas from Simply Happy Foodie
• Bacon and Wild Mushroom Risotto from Tasty
• Creamy Mushroom Risotto from Spend With Pennies
• Instant Pot Mushroom Barley Risotto from Side Walk Shoes
• Mushroom and Chicken Risotto from Food and Wine
• Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto with Pumpkin from Recipes From A Pantry 
• Mushroom and Spinach Risotto from Taste of Home
• Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Risotto from SAVORY AND THYME
• Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto from Damn Delicious
• Beef Short Ribs with Mushroom Risotto from Flavor the Moments
• Caramelized Shiitake Mushroom Risotto from Minimalist Baker
• Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto from Life’s Ambrosia
• Mushroom Brown Rice Risotto from My Recipes
• Gourmet Mushroom Risotto from All Recipes
• Wild Mushroom Risotto from The Modern Proper
• Risotto with Mushroom and Thyme from Bon Appetit
• Mushroom Asparagus Risotto from Fed by Sab

 

I hope you enjoyed this roundup of some of my favorite risotto recipes and found at least one that you’ll want to try. And if you have any favorites not on the list, please share them in the comments! Which ones are your most favorite? Let me know what they are so we can all enjoy a delicious meal together 🙂