Instant Pot Orzo

This simple Instant Pot Orzo recipe requires just 3 ingredients and makes a tender pasta in just 3 minutes.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 3

Pressurizing Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 148 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 teaspoon (5 ml) olive oil
1 cup (150 g) dry orzo pasta
1 2/3 cups (394 ml) water or low-sodium broth
1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt omit if using broth
Optional add-ins: Butter parmesan, lemon juice

Instructions

An optional first step is to sauté the orzo to toast it slightly, which adds texture and flavor. If you wish to do this, turn on sauté mode, heat the oil, then add the orzo and stir it regularly until some pieces are lightly toasted. Turn off sauté mode.
Combine the orzo, water, salt, and olive oil (if you skipped the first step) in the Instant Pot.
Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing (if necessary for your model).
Set to cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. When done, immediately release the pressure. Remove the lid and stir.
Stir in any optional add-ins, if desired.

Notes

The nutrition information is calculated without any additions.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword Pasta