Instant Pot Orzo

The quickest, easiest pasta side dish in the Instant Pot! This IP Orzo is perfect paired with chicken, seafood or steak! You'll love the dish and how fast it comes together!

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Vegetarian

Keyword Instant Pot Orzo, Instant Pot Orzo with Spinach, Instant Pot Parmesan Orzo, Instant Pot Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 405kcal

Equipment

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 shallot minced
3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1 cup orzo
1 cup tomatoes chopped or whole
2 ½ cups broth chicken or vegetable
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp basil
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup Parmesan grated
1 cup fresh spinach chopped
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp lemon juice fresh

Instructions

Turn your Instant Pot to SAUTE on high. Add minced shallot and olive oil and saute for 3 minutes.
Add the orzo and tomatoes. Saute for one minutes and then slowly add the broth and spices.
Turn the Instant Pot OFF and secure the lid. Turn the knob to SEALING and turn the Instant Pot to PRESSURE COOK on HIGH for one minute. Allow pressure to build and pressure cook.
When finished, manually release the pressure by hitting the knob with a wooden spoon and hit CANCEL. Carefully remove the lid when it’s finished cooking.
Stir in the grated parmesan, chopped spinach, heavy cream, butter, and lemon juice. Let stand 2-3 minutes and serve immediately.

Notes

*See the post for troubleshooting

*Nutrition facts are automatically calculated

*Leftovers can be saved in the fridge (covered or in an airtight container) for ~ 3 days.

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