Instant Pot® Farro Risotto with Mushrooms & Peas

Name: Instant Pot® Farro Risotto with Mushrooms & Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tsp Olive oil; 1 cup(s), chopped Uncooked onion, chopped (about 1 medium); 3 cup(s), sliced Cremini mushroom, chopped; 0.5 tsp Kosher salt; 0.125 tsp Black pepper; 2 clove(s) Garlic clove, finely chopped; 0.5 cup(s) Uncooked farro, rinsed; 2 sprig(s) Fresh thyme; 0.666 cup(s) Low sodium vegetable broth; 0.666 cup(s) Frozen green peas, thawed; 3 Tbsp Grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided; 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Our take on an Italian classic is packed with meaty, umami flavor, thanks to cremini (aka baby bella) mushrooms. Whole-grain farro replaces Arborio rice for extra fiber and cooks up quickly in an Instant Pot without any constant stirring.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:11:15 GMT