Risotto with Tomato Topping

Ingredients

  • Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded tomato
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Risotto
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 ounces grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Make the topping: Combine first 8 ingredients (through black pepper) in a bowl. Cover; let stand at room temperature.
2. Make the risotto: Remove lid from a 6-quart Instant Pot. Press [Sauté], use [Adjust] to select “Normal” mode. Add butter, and cook until melted. Add onion; cook, stirring, constantly, 2 minutes. Add rice and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently. Stir in broth and next 3 ingredients (through nutmeg). Turn cooker off.
3. Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Turn the steam release handle to “Sealing” position. Press [Manual]; select “High Pressure”, and use [-] or [+] to choose 7 minutes pressure cooking time. When time is up, turn cooker off. Open the cooker using Natural Pressure Release. Stir in cheese and the next 3 ingredients through lemon juice. Serve risotto with tomato topping