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This pressure cooker chorizo risotto combines perfectly cooked risotto rice with spicy chorizo, peas and cherry tomatoes to make a quick and easy midweek meal! What's more it takes just 8 minutes to cook in the Crock-Pot® Express Multi-Cooker!
October is definitely the month when I start to crave more comfort food recipes. It's also Crock-tober (the month dedicated to slow cooking) and I'm delighted to be working with Crock-Pot® to create a couple of new recipes for the Crock-Pot® Express Multi-Cooker.
The Crock-Pot® Express Multi-Cooker
I used my new Crock-Pot® Express Multi-Cooker for this pressure cooker chorizo risotto. I was so excited to start using it as I've been wanting a pressure cooker for quite a while, but I had never used one at all until now. But this is not just a pressure cooker. It has slow cook, pressure cook, sauté and steam options. Altogether there are 12 different settings, 8 of those are one-touch meal options so there really is no pressure with this multi cooker.
As I said, I had never used a pressure cooker at all until now, but it was really simple to set up and use. It's great for all kinds of hassle-free meals. The fact that you can cook any meal up to 70% faster means there's more time to do other things out of the kitchen too!
So, if you like the sound of it t hen do check out the Crock-Pot® Express Multi-Cooker.
The great thing about the Crock-Pot® Express Multi-Cooker is that is has so many options. If you haven't planned dinner and need dinner in a hurry then the pressure cook options are a doddle to use. If you have organised dinner in advance then the slow cooker options are brilliant for recipe like curries too. I'll be sharing a favourite slow cooked curry next week! It's my homemade slow cooker lamb jalfrezi. I've also made this chicken curry using the pressure cook functions!
Some great recipes I'd love to try soon include a tagine in just 10 minutes and a whole roast chicken in just half an hour!
There's also a programmable 20-hour digital timer to make it even easier to plan your recipes.
One Touch Digital Controls
With the Crock-Pot® Express Multi-Cooker many recipes can be cooked by pressing just one button! This makes it really easy to prepare a full meal quickly.
Easy to Clean and Great for Families
I definitely like recipes that don't involve too much cleaning up and the removable inner pot is non-stick and dishwasher safe too. It also has a large capacity (5.6L) so it's great for preparing meals for the whole family with enough for leftovers too!
It also comes with a recipe book with lots of ideas to help get you started straight away.
What's this Pressure Cooker Risotto Like?
I was really impressed with just how well this chorizo risotto turned out. I have to admit that when I make risotto I don't like the constant stirring and am always thinking of all the other things I could be doing instead. So, it was great that the Crock-Pot® did all the work for me. The rice was soft with just a little bite. Perfect! The chorizo flavoured it beautifully and if you're as much a fan of chorizo as I am then I know you'll love it! I like risotto to have vegetables in too and the peas and tomatoes in this added some freshness.
Can you Adapt this Chorizo Risotto?
If you want, you can vary the vegetables you use or even miss them out altogether. Mushrooms or peppers would work as an alternative.
Bacon could be used instead of chorizo, but it would of course change the flavour quite a bit.
I just used stock but if you want to make this risotto with wine too you can. Just replace 100 to 200ml of the stock with either red or white wine
I feel the parmesan is optional. It depends on how you like your risotto. I think this has loads of flavour and is creamy enough without cheese, but I know some people would never miss out the cheese!
What can you Serve with this Chorizo Risotto?
This pressure cooker chorizo risotto is delicious just as it is! However, if you want to add a side dish then I think a fresh green salad goes perfectly with it. If you're feeling hungry then garlic bread is also delicious with it.
What can you Do with the Leftovers?
If you have leftover risotto, then let it cool down then store it in the fridge for up to two days. I usually reheat it in the microwave until it is piping hot. If you need to reheat it on the hob then you will need to add a dash of stock to stop it from sticking. You can also reheat it in the oven.
Can you Freeze Leftover Risotto?
Risotto tastes best when it is freshly made but you can freeze the leftovers for up to three months. Let the risotto defrost completely and then reheat it as above.
Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chorizo Risotto
Equipment
- Crock-Pot Express Multi Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 140 g cooking chorizo sliced
- 200 g risotto rice
- 650 ml chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 160 g cherry tomatoes
- 100 g peas defrosted
- Pinch black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoon basil chopped
Instructions
- Switch on the Crock Pot® Express Multi-Cooker. Press the SAUTÉ mode and adjust the time to 6 minutes.
- When the Crock Pot® has heated up the fry the onion, garlic and chorizo, stirring regularly.
- After 5 minutes stir in the rice.
- Add the tomatoes and pour in the stock.
- Put the lid on and make sure it is in the locked position. Make sure the steam release valve is also in the sealed position. Select RICE/RISOTTO function. Set the time to 8 minutes.
- After 8 minutes the Crock Pot® will switch to keep warm mode and you can quickly (and carefully) release the pressure or leave it to naturally release the pressure.
- Stir through the peas, parmesan and some chopped basil at the end. Season with a little black pepper and salt if necessary.
Notes
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Dani
I just made this with an instant pot I got for Christmas! Absolutely delicious! And so quick!
Corina Blum
I'm so happy you liked it Dani! Thanks for letting me know you tried it
Laura Schwormstedt
Oh wow this sounds delicious! I've always fancied a pressure cooker - looks pretty easy to use as well
Laura x
Corina Blum
I'm glad you like it! It's really easy to use and I know I'm going to use it a lot. I'd seen so many recipes online before I got this so I'm quite excited to try new things out in it now.
Fiona
The crockpot multi is fab, for beef stews I pressure cook stew then switch to slow cook. What takes me 4 to 5 hours in the oven is done in 45 mins. Love it
Corina Blum
I will have to try switching too! I usually just use the slow cook settings for beef stews.
Melanie williams
This looks like a lovely pressure cooker for sure. An ideal addition to any kitchen and clearly great for cooking the risotto xx
Corina Blum
Thanks Melanie! I am really pleased with it. For someone who finds it hard to stand still and stir without being distracted this is really great!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
That risotto looks delicious! and I want a multi cooker now :)!
Corina Blum
It is so useful Lizet! I'm really happy with it and love all the different things it can do.
Anne Fraser
I don't have a pressure cooker but I am tempted to adapt your recipe for traditional cooking. It looks very colourful.
Corina Blum
I'm glad you like it Anne! You could definitely adapt the recipe and make it in the traditional way.
Beth Neels
We just love chorizo, so I had to give this a try in my new crockpot! I've never made risotto before but this is an awesome way to do it! IT always seemed like it was too much work for "rice". This is so easy and delicious! I'll be making it again and again!
Corina Blum
Thanks! I'm so so pleased you liked the recipe and that you'll be making it again. I'll definitely be making it regularly too.
Newcastle FamilyLife
I would never have thought of making something like this in a pressure cooker, I have only ever used them for soup x
Corina Blum
I've made a soup in it too and that turned out really well! I'm hoping to try out some sweet recipes soon too. I'm intrigued by the fact you can even make a cheesecake in it!
Neha
I really fancy this now- I love risotto but never make it. My mum has an instant pot and I was going to get one but this seems just as good. Great pictures
Corina Blum
I've never used an Instant Pot but I'm sure this is just as good! I think you can do a lot of the same things in it and it has lots of settings which makes it really easy to use too!
Lesli Schwartz
Love my IP and always looking for new recipes. Adding this one to the list! YUM!
Corina Blum
Thanks Lesli! I hope you like it - Let me know!
Julie
I NEED one of these cookers!!! What a great way to combine the crock pot and pressure cooking options. This recipe sounds DELISH.
Corina Blum
Thanks Julie! It really is a great appliance and I'm finding it really useful already for last minute midweek meals.
Michelle
I made my first risotto the other day in my multi-cooker. I was so impressed with how it turned out as I did have my doubts. I can't wait to try your recipe. I love spicy chorizo. It looks delicious. A perfect dish for a busy family. I didn't know Crock Pot made a multi-cooker. Impressive appliance!
Corina Blum
Yes, I'm loving having a multi cooker and I'm really pleased with this Crock Pot one! I've seen so many recipes online I want to try out in it as well as making up my own too!
Lewis | Lewisherelewisthere
I feel so hungry after reading this. I have never really done any Portuguese or Spanish food so I want to try this at some point.
Corina Blum
I really like Spanish flavours as they remind me of our family holidays in Spain! Do let me know if you make this.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
OMG I want this sooo much! Incredible flavors and I love the use of the pressure cooker.
Corina Blum
I'm loving this pressure cooker! I will be using it such a lot now as I really enjoyed creating this.
Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle
Yum!!! Now I have a reason to pull out my pressure cooker! Thanks for this great comfort food recipe!
Corina Blum
I think it's definitely a great time of year for getting it all! All the seasonal soups and stews are perfect for it as well as this risotto of course!
Jacqueline Meldrum
That looks so colourful and appealing Corina. I love the cherry tomatoes in it.
Corina Blum
Thanks Jacqui! I'm so pleased you like it. I do think the cherry tomatoes help keep it nice and fresh.
Leslie
Mmmm. I love risotto, but rarely make it because it's so labor intensive. Definitely going to give this a try. Thanks so much for sharing!
Corina Blum
I'm so pleased you like it! I also hate the labour intensiveness of most risottos!
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites
I just love this! I can't believe you can make risotto in it! Delicious!
Corina Blum
Thanks! I was so impressed with how well it turned out too!