The Easiest Instant Pot Orzo
This Instant Pot Orzo is cooked to perfection in just two minutes! Add this orzo to any weeknight dinner for a satisfying meal! Serve this orzo as is or top it with your favorite sauce.
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Orzo
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 3 ¼ cups Broth or water
- ½ cup Parmesan
- 1 Lemon zested
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to "Saute". Add the olive oil and orzo. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth and salt to the Instant Pot.
- Cover the Instant Pot and set the cook time to 2 minutes on high pressure.
- When the cooking is done, immediately quick release the pressure.
- Stir the orzo with a wooden spoon to get any stuck bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Close the lid of the Instant pot and turn it off. Let it sit for 3 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed by the orzo.
- Add the parmesan cheese and lemon zest to the orzo and stir. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The parmesan and lemon zest is optional. Feel free to leave it out if you would like plain orzo for soup or salads.
- The Instant Pot will take 5-10 minutes to come up to pressure before it begins cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg