Italian Vegetable Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• •1 cup Arborio rice
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1 medium zucchini, diced
• •1 medium bell pepper, diced
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• •1/2 cup frozen peas
• •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat the olive oil.

2. 2

   Add the diced zucchini and bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in the Arborio rice, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until the rice is slightly translucent.

4. 4

   Add the vegetable broth, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and frozen peas to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' for 6 minutes on high pressure.

6. 6

   Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

7. 7

   Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese before serving, and adjust seasoning if necessary.