Instant Pot® Farro Risotto

For "farrotto", whole-grain farro replaces the traditional rice. And instead of near-constant stirring, the pressure cooker does all the work.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup farro
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and stir in farro. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine. Change to Manual setting. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add cream, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Greek seasoning. Stir until melted.