Lemon Orzo With Peas (Instant Pot)

4.87 from 15 votes

For Lemon Orzo with peas recipe, I have used mint leaves and thyme along with the flavor from lemon and it turned out very well.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegan

Allergen: Dairy free

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: people

Calories: 82kcal

Press the ‘saute’ button on the Instant Pot and add olive oil to the inner pot.
3 teaspoon olive oil
Saute garlic until it turns slightly golden. Then add the Orzo pasta and saute just for 30 seconds to make sure it doesn't burn.
2 garlic cloves chopped, 2 cups orzo
Add chopped mint leaves, dried thyme, black pepper, and frozen peas and give a nice stir.
2 teaspoon chopped mint leaves, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon black pepper, Salt to taste
Add water or vegetable broth and salt. Stir well.
3 ½ cups of water
Press ‘cancel’ on the Instant Pot and close the lid. Turn the valve from VENTING to the SEALING position.
Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 4 minutes.
After 5 mins(in a warm setting), use the quick release option and open the instant pot lid when the silver button on the lid drops.
Add lemon zest, juice and stir well to get an even mix.
3 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 teaspoon lemon juice
Lemon Orzo is ready! Serve warm paired with breadsticks for a sumptuous meal!

Saute them in olive oil before starting to boil them.
Add the spices and condiments like mint leaves, thyme, and even garlic when you saute.
Pour in vegetable broth or water.
Add frozen peas and start the cooking process with the Instant Pot.
In the end, add lemon zest, lemon juice, and basil leaves.