Description
Instant Pot Garlic Feta Orzo is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy orzo pasta with the rich flavors of garlic and tangy feta cheese. This simple yet satisfying dish is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave your family asking for seconds. With just a few essential ingredients and your Instant Pot, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that’s ready in no time. Enjoy this comforting orzo dish as a main course or side, making every meal feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until golden brown.
- Stir in uncooked orzo and vegetable broth until well combined.
- Close the lid securely and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes; enable quick release once done.
- Carefully open the lid, stir in crumbled feta cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg