10 Healthy InstantPot Recipes

4/16/2019

If you’re family is like mine in spring time we are at a stale spot with our meals. It seems like we’ve exhausted all of our winter meals to no end and yet we aren’t QUITE ready for the fresh food of summer.

This is often the time of year our menu needs a refresh. It’s also the time of year we seem to the busiest. Between school activities, extra work opportunities and family obligations, we seem to be running from place to place with little time to plan out a healthy meal. Not to mention the longer days and nicer weather, which leaves us outside longer with less time to cook.

These circumstances make a perfect excuse to use the InstantPot. If you haven’t used one, they are kind of amazing. Essentially it’s a pressure cooker with many options that make cooking really quick and clean up really simple.

I wanted to share with you a round-up of some of my favorite healthy recipes that use the InstantPot.

1. Instant Pot Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Shared from Cheryl at 40 Aprons

This one is Paleo and Whole 30 approved! Plus it's gluten free and dairy free. Cheryl at 40 Aprons shares that this soup is comforting and creamy. Great comfort food. It takes just 30 minutes to put together.

3. Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

Shared from Ashley at Healthy Little Peach.

This one can be cooked in just 20 minutes and is also Whole 30 approved and Paleo. If you don't want to use the instant pot, you can also use a crockpot with her variation at the end of the recipe.

3. Instant Pot Balsamic Chicken

Shared from Kelly at Life Made Sweeter

This one is Whole30 Approved, low carb, Keto Friendly and Paleo Friendly. This is a perfect fuss free meal and you can easily swap out the veggies for any other veggies you want. This is just 10 minute prep and 20 minutes in the Instant Pot.

4. Instant Pot Ginger Lime Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Shared from Randa at The Bewitchin Kitchen

This one can be made in the crockpot or in the slow cooker. If you're following the Whole30 plan, this one fits in to those requirements. She even has ideas to add more veggies to spice it up a bit.

5. Instant Pot Pumpkin Oatmeal

Shared by Justine at The Typical Mom

Did you know you could make oatmeal in a snap with the instant pot? Adding pumpkin can add extra fiber and protein to your breakfast. This one is perfect for kiddos in the morning.

6. Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Shared from Lindsey at All the Nourishing Things

This is a quick and easy, super flavorful Indian-inspired dish. Serve it with brown rice or cauli-rice. This meal has lots of anti-inflammatory spices and is Whole 30 Approved and keto-friendly.

7. Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

Shared from Megan at Detoxinista

Who doesn't love a tasty burrito bowl? You can make these with cauliflower rice for a great low-carb option. You can make this in just 30 minutes and it's Whole30 approved. Mix it up by changing veggies for a different twist.

8. Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Shared from Sandy at Simply Happy Foodie

I love this spring time lemon soup. It's dairy free and low carb. You can make this one in just 20 minutes prep time and 13 minutes cook time. Perfect for a spring time dinner.

9. Instant Pot Egg Bites

Shared from Sarah at Sustainable Cooks

Have you heard of Egg Bites? They're a copycat recipe from Starbucks breakfast menu. They're perfect for a quick morning breakfast and they are Whole30 Approved, paleo and dairy free. YES! Make these during your food prep for the week and you're set on breakfasts.

10. Instant Pot Cashew Chicken

Shared from Bailey at Whole Kitchen Sink

Take out inspired and de-licious. This one is gluten free, paleo friendly and Whole30 Approved. In just 30 minutes you can have a delicious meal served over rice or cauliflower rice.