Risotto with Peas - This wonderful Mediterranean dish once took a long time to make. Now it is easy in a pressure cooker.
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup arborio or other short-grain rice
1 cup frozen peas
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions: In cooker, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Saute onion for 4-5 minutes, until soft Stir frequently so onion does not brown. Add rice, and saute until light brown. Add peas and chicken stock; stir well. Close lid and bring to high pressure. Lower heat and cook for 7 minutes. Release pressure and open the lid. Stir in additional one tablespoon of butter, parmesan and pepper. Let sit until butter and cheese melts. Stir thoroughly and serve.