Instant Pot One-Pot Orzo with Chickpeas & Veggies (Vegan)

Name: Instant Pot One-Pot Orzo with Chickpeas & Veggies (Vegan)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 1 red onion, chopped; 2 cups diced zucchini (or broccoli, bell pepper, eggplant, cauliflower); 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk; 8 ounces dried orzo (or gluten-free orzo); 2 cups baby spinach, chopped; 1/2 cup vegan feta (optional)

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:10min

This vegan orzo dish is quick to prepare and packed with chickpeas and veggies, cooked conveniently in an Instant Pot. Perfect for a healthy and tasty meal.

Updated at: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:26:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories411.1 kcal (21%)

Total Fat13.1 g (19%)

Carbs63.6 g (24%)

Sugars15.4 g (17%)

Protein15.6 g (31%)

Sodium1108.6 mg (55%)

Fiber15 g (53%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1red onion

chopped

2 cupszucchini

diced, or broccoli, bell pepper, eggplant, cauliflower

1 x 15 ozcan chickpeas

drained & rinsed

1 ½ cupscherry tomatoes

½ cupsun-dried tomatoes

chopped

2garlic cloves

minced

1 teaspoonsalt

2 tablespoonstomato paste

1 ½ cupsvegetable broth

½ cupfull-fat coconut milk

8 ouncesdried orzo

or gluten-free orzo

2 cupsbaby spinach

chopped

½ cupvegan feta

optional

Instructions

Step 1

Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté (Normal setting). Add a small splash of oil or a few tablespoons of broth, then sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in zucchini (or other veggies), salt, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. Cook another 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Turn off Sauté mode. Add chickpeas, broth, coconut milk, and orzo. Stir well, scraping up any bits on the bottom to prevent the 'Burn' warning.

Step 4

Seal the lid and set to Manual (High Pressure) for 5 minutes. When done, quick release the pressure immediately.

Step 5

Stir in the baby spinach until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding pepper, salt, or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

Step 6

Serve warm, topped with vegan feta if desired. Optional tweeks can include adding fresh basil, oregano, or a hint of lemon zest at the end.