Instant Pot Breakfast Risotto with Spinach and Eggs

A creamy and comforting breakfast risotto made in the Instant Pot, featuring fresh spinach and perfectly cooked eggs. This dish is hearty and nutritious, perfect for starting your day right.

NewPublished Apr 8, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Bowl of Instant Pot Breakfast Risotto with Spinach and Eggs

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 cup) Arborio rice
  • (4 cups) vegetable broth
  • (1 tablespoon) olive oil
  • (1) small onion, diced
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (2 cups) fresh spinach, chopped
  • (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
  • (2) large eggs
  • (1/2 teaspoons) salt
  • (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
  • (1/4 teaspoons) red pepper flakes
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add 1 small diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Add 2/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

  4. 4

    Add 1 cup of Arborio rice and stir to coat the rice with the oil and onion mixture for about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to manual high pressure for 6 minutes.

  7. 7

    Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.

  8. 8

    Open the lid and stir in 2 cups of chopped fresh spinach, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

  9. 9

    In a small bowl, beat 2 large eggs and stir them into the risotto until fully incorporated and creamy.

  10. 10

    Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

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