Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
This page contains all of the Instant Pot recipes on my website! You'll find everything from soups and stews to pastas, rice dishes, curries, mac and cheese, vegetarian options and how to cook different types of meat in your pressure cooker. Most of the recipes are dump and go meals but some require some additional preparation or use a combination of saute mode and pressure cooking. Keep reading to discover some of the best Instant Pot recipes on the internet!
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Instant Pot Rice Dishes
Where to start with using your instant pot
Oil goes on the bottom
The number one thing to know with the Instant Pot is that oil/butter needs to go in the bottom of the pot - it should be the first thing you add otherwise you risk getting the burn message. You should also avoid stirring ingredients once added - they will cook up once under pressure and you can stir once everything is finished. These are the best ways to avoid the burn message.
Be careful with veggies
Because everything cooks so quickly under pressure, the Instant Pot is perfect for meat, rice, pasta and dried legumes. It's also great for hardier veggies such as carrots and mushrooms. However, you want to be careful with tender veggies such as broccoli and zucchini as those will overcook under pressure. The best way around this is to add those veggies after everything has cooked.
Use enough liquid
Two main modes you'll use are saute mode & high pressure. When using saute mode, you'll saute meat & veggies (usually before/after pressure cooking) & you don't need a certain amount of liquid. However, to bring the pot to pressure, you'll need at least 1 cup of liquid. Using a combination of broth, soy sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce or other condiments ensures your food will cook through.
The ultimate Instant Pot recipe round up
If you're looking for healthy recipes that are ready super quickly and are big on flavor, I've got you covered with the ultimate Instant Pot guide! Almost all of these recipes cook up within 30 minutes so they're perfect for busy weeknights. This is the best place to start if you're looking for easy ways to start cooking with your Instant Pot!
Everything you need for your instant pot
My most popular Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai
This Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai is a super quick and easy one pot dinner – the noodles cook alongside the other ingredients for minimal cleanView Post
Instant Pot or Slow Cooker African-Inspired Peanut Stew
This Slow Cooker African-Inspired Peanut Stew is a hearty, savoury chickpea and sweet potato curry, served with basmati rice and topped with cilantro. It's also gluten-freeView Post
Instant Pot Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup
This Instant Pot Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup is a delicious, vibrant vegan soup made with coconut milk and spices. Dump it all in one pot andView Post
Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls
These Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls will satisfy your cravings for takeout, and it's all ready within 20 minutes! Ingredients in Instant PotView Post
Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken
This Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken is a delicious, hearty weeknight dinner idea made healthier than the classic version of this dish – say helloView Post
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
These Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Bowls with rice, broccoli and a 5-ingredient stir fry sauce make for a delicious meal prep idea – just dumpView Post
20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
These 20-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls are a delicious, healthy quick dinner or meal prep idea using mostly pantry staples – read on forView Post
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious make ahead lunch idea that comes together in one pot – and theView Post
Instant Pot or Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken can be made in the Instant Pot or the slow cooker – it's a one pot Mexican-inspired green rice bowlView Post
Easy Instant Pot Pepper Steak
This Easy Instant Pot Pepper Steak is a delicious 30-minute dinner idea that is packed with bell peppers, onions, sirloin steak and a tasty soy-pepper sauce!View Post
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
This Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta with salsa and bell peppers is a delicious one pot pasta idea. Just dump all your ingredients and serveView Post
Instant Pot Taco Soup (Vegetarian + Gluten Free!)
This Instant Pot Taco Soup is a delicious vegetarian, gluten-free version that is filled with fibre and protein – make it for a busy weeknight dinnerView Post
