Lemon Parmesan Orzo in Instant Pot
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Lemon Parmesan Orzo in Instant Pot
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Instant Pot Lemon Parmesan Orzo pasta with garlic, cherry tomatoes and parsley is a perfect side dish. It is very quick and easy to make pressure cooker orzo pasta!
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Ingredients
- 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
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Instructions
- 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 the lid with the vent in the 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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
263mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
218mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
102 reviews
Excellent
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