Name: Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil ((or preferred oil)); 2 tbsp vegan butter (divided); 1 medium onion (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 8 oz cremini mushrooms (dry brushed then sliced or chopped); 0.75 tsp dried thyme; 1.5 cups arborio rice; 0.5 cup dry white wine ((optional)); 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium); 1 tsp sea salt (more to taste); null null fresh ground pepper (to taste); 0.75 cup frozen peas (thawed); 4 tbsp vegan parmesan cheese ((homemade or store-bought)); null null fresh parsley; null null crushed chili flakes; null null vegan parmesan; null null lemon wedges; null null fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

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1

Turn on the sauté feature of your Instant Pot. Add olive oil (1 tbsp) and vegan butter (1 tbsp). Once melted, add the onion (1 medium) and sauté until slightly translucent for 2-3 minutes.
2

Add the garlic (3 cloves) and dried thyme (0.75 tsp). Sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add the cremini mushrooms (8 oz) and sauté until they reduce in size and are lightly golden. Ensure any moisture has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
4

Add the arborio rice (1.5 cups) and stir to coat it well.
5

Pour in the dry white wine (0.5 cup) (optional) and cook until the liquid reduces, about 1-2 minutes.
6

Stir in the vegetable broth (4 cups), sea salt (1 tsp), and [fresh ground pepper]. Close the lid and cancel the sauté function. Turn the steam release handle to sealing. Set to high pressure for 6 minutes.
7

When the time is up, quick release the steam by turning the handle to venting. Once the float valve drops, open the lid. Stir in the frozen peas (0.75 cup), remaining vegan butter (1 tbsp), and vegan parmesan cheese (4 tbsp). The risotto will appear soupy at first, but a few good stirs and a minute of rest will thicken it nicely.
8

Serve immediately. Garnish with [fresh parsley], [crushed chili flakes], additional [vegan parmesan], [lemon wedges], and [fresh cracked pepper]. Enjoy!