Instant Pot Orzo With Lemon, Parmesan & Spinach

Name: Instant Pot Orzo With Lemon, Parmesan & Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 oz. butter (25 g); 1 medium onion (finely diced); A pinch of salt; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1.5 cup orzo (we use this orzo pasta brand); 2.5 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (90 g / 3 oz.); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups baby spinach (2 handfuls, chopped); Parsley and extra grated cheese to garnish

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:12min

Quick and easy Instant Pot orzo with Parmesan, lemon, and baby spinach. You can serve this dish as a main or a side dish. It's vegetarian-friendly (check the cheese you're using) and can be adapted to use up other ingredients you have on hand.

Updated at: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:10:00 GMT