Instant Pot Beet Risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Golden Fried Garlic Chips, and Fresh Green Scallions makes a special occasion out of any dinner! This restaurant-worthy dish is made entirely in the Instant Pot and takes the time-consuming step of continuously stirring the risotto out of the equation. Amaze yourself and your guests with a dish that’s surprisingly easy and ready in under 30 minutes!!
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This recipe originally published in Feb 2017 has been updated with new photos, videos, and a step-by-step recipe.
A Feast for the Eyes
There is no comparison to the sight of plump, creamy risotto in the most gorgeous shade of crimson red. Studded with contrasting golden garlic chips and spring-green scallions adds color, texture, and layers of flavor that make each bite an experience. This dish is 100% worth making and falling in with!
The Inspiration for Red-Wine Beet Risotto
I discovered this heavenly risotto while visiting Atlanta with my son and some friends for academic competitions. Since we’d never been to Atlanta before, we took some time to explore the city and, of course. check out some new restaurants. One place that really stood out was the Saltyard.
The vibrant dining room only added to the enjoyment of a meal featuring seasonal tapas made with local ingredients. I remember practically drooling as dish after dish arrived! Butterbean guacamole bruschetta followed by street-cart-style corn, flash-fried Brussels sprouts, and my favorite: The Red Wine & Beet Risotto!
My Version
The red wine enhanced the earthy sweetness of the beets and I was surprised by how well each ingredient stood out in the risotto. I knew I had to make this dish at home and I was excited to make a version that lived up to the original. But my priority was to create a dish that would be quick and easy enough for even the busiest home cooks to want to try.
Beets add a subtle sweetness and brilliant color to the dishes. I buy beets quite often and I like to buy them with the greens still intact. The greens are delicious, I sautée them and serve them with lentils for a hearty meal.
How to Make Beet Risotto
- Turn the Instant Pot on Saute mode and heat the oil. Add garlic slices and cook for 4-5 minutes stirring frequently until they turn crisp and golden. Take the garlic slices out and keep them aside for garnishing. Add onions and cook for 1-2 minutes until translucent and soft. (photos 1 - 4)
- Add arborio rice and lightly toast for a minute stirring often. Stir in red wine, cooking for a minute as the wine reduces. Add broth, sliced beets, and salt. (photos 5 - 8)
- Close the Instant Pot with the pressure valve to sealing. Pressure Cook(Hi) for 7 minutes followed by Natural Pressure Release. Open the Instant Pot and take out the beets in a small blender. Blend to a smooth puree and put the puree back in the Instant Pot. Mix well.
- Add fresh ground pepper. Garnish with Parmigiano Reggiano, scallions and garlic slices. Enjoy hot!
Serving
The creamy, flavorful, and stunning beetroot risotto with a hint of red wine can be enjoyed with freshly grated parmesan, scallions or parsley, fried garlic, and freshly ground pepper.
Serve with grilled shrimp skewers or pan-seared scallops for a heartier meal.
Did you enjoy this easy risotto in the Instant Pot? Do check out my aromatic saffron risotto recipe.
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Recipe
Instant Pot Red Wine & Beet Risotto
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 10 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 small beetroots peeled and quartered
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano grated
- 2 tablespoons scallions thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat oil. Add garlic slices and cook them until they turn golden and crispy stirring frequently. Take the garlic out and reserve, leaving the extra oil in the pot.
- Add onions and cook for two minutes until they start to turn translucent and soft. Add rice and lightly toast for a minute stirring often. Add red wine and mix well, cooking for a minute as the wine reduces.
- Add broth, beets, and salt.
- Close the Instant Pot lid with the pressure valve to sealing. Pressure Cook (Hi) for 7 minutes followed by natural pressure release.
- Open the Instant Pot and take out the beets using a pair of tongs. Blend to a smooth puree. Add the puree back to the Instant Pot and mix well. Add fresh ground pepper.
- Garnish with Parmigiano Reggiano, scallions, and reserved garlic slices.
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Tasty Eats Ronit Penso says
Such an original dish. Love the color and flavors. 🙂
Archana says
Thank you Ronit! It indeed is delish!
chefkreso says
A new approach to beetroot, sounds lovely!
Archana says
Thank you!
Hans Susser says
Archana, great Post as usual 🙂
P.S.
I prepare red beet risotto sometimes myself, here is a link to one version:
https://chefsopinion.org/2014/11/06/steamed-cod-filet-with-red-beet-risotto-and-sugar-peas/
Ciao 🙂
Archana says
Hans, Thank you! I just read your version of beet risotto and it looks delish. Like you said, I do not know why this dish is not more common. And I loved your idea of serving with Cod. I am going to try that next time.
Hans Susser says
One great dish - so many versions 🙂 Cheers !
Archana says
Thank you Hans!
Sumith says
Beautiful vibrant delicious risotto.
Archana says
Thank you Sumith! Your plating is always so gorgeous!!
annika says
Lovely recipe, so perfect for adding some colour to the table!
Archana says
Yes! Nice festive color and tastes amazing too!
Kalbap says
Yes it is an easy and tasty side dish. We paired it with grilled lamb chops. I also upped the wine to a cup and half to reduce with the rice and it was very flavorful indeed!
Archana says
Hi Kalyani! Happy to hear that you enjoyed this pretty and yummy risotto! Grilled lamb sounds yummy!
HB says
Made this today, it was very good. I halved the recipe and increased the broth by a quarter cup but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Thanks for sharing!
Archana says
You are most welcome