Instant Pot Orzo with Spinach and Cheese
2021-09-06- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 12m
- Ready In: 22m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
373.0 -
Carbohydrates
64.6 g -
Cholesterol
21.3 mg -
Fat
6.9 g -
Fiber
5.1 g -
Protein
16.5 g -
Saturated Fat
2.8 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
944.7 mg -
Sugar
4.4 g -
Trans Fat
3.1 g -
Unsaturated Fat
0.8 g -
Potassium
597.2 mg
Instant pot orzo with spinach and cheese. Italian pasta with spinach and cheese cooked in an electric instant pot. Cook it in a slow cooker-Slow Cooker Italian Orzo Soup
Instant Pot Orzo with Spinach and Cheese
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Ingredients
- 1 oz (30 g) unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
- salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 2½ cups (625 ml) vegetable stock
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach
Method
Step 1
Heat the butter in an instant pot, turned to the sauté mode. Add chopped onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened.
Step 2
Stir in the lemon zest, black pepper, and orzo. Pour in the vegetable stock.
Step 3
Close the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through.
Step 4
Using the Quick Release method, bring pressure to normal. Carefully unlock and open the lid. Stir in Parmesan cheese, spinach, and lemon juice. Stir well until cheese has melted.
Step 5
Serve hot.
