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Instant Pot Orzo Recipe: Simple & Delicious

A quick and easy Instant Pot orzo recipe that's both simple and delicious. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions: 

  • Add orzo, broth, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Once done, quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes:

Feel free to add more vegetables or proteins to make it a complete meal.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Easy Recipe, Instant Pot, Orzo
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