Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoon Butter (or Olive Oil )
  • 1 1/2 cup Orzo
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 3/4 cups Broth (or Water)
  • 1 cup Parmesan (grated )
  • 3 tablespoon Parsley (chopped )
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (washed and sliced in half (optional))
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • Salt (to taste )
  • Black Pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Start the instant pot in Sauté mode and let it heat. Add butter and orzo pasta. Saute for about 3 minutes until some orzo pieces turn brown. Keep stirring continuously, else it can burn.
  • Add garlic and stir it in with the toasted orzo.
  • Add broth and stir well. Press cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position. 
  • Pressure cook at high pressure for 3 minutes. When the cooking time is done, quick release the pressure manually. 
  • Open the instant pot, then add parmesan, parsley, cherry tomatoes and lemon juice. Stir well and let it sit for 2-3 mins.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. 
  • Lemon Parmesan Orzo is ready to be enjoyed.