Your favorite healthy Instant Pot Recipes all in one spot. Breakfast, lunch, dinner…the only thing I still need to work on is dessert to add to the list.
Can you tell I’m absolutely in love with my Instant Pot? I’m going to be totally honest with you. I didn’t buy it forever because I felt like that was just one of those new “trendy” things nobody needs in the kitchen. After seeing recipes pop up everywhere I got super curious however. I figured I could always resell it if it wasn’t my jam. I bought it and now I’m NEVER looking back! How awesome is this magical pot?! Seriously! I love it so much it shares a shelve with my Vitamix! and KitchenAid Stand Mixer Imagine!?!!
Why get an Instant Pot?
It’s an amazing gadget and in my case used just as much as my Vitamix blender. A great feature is the “set it and forget it”. No need to babysit the food during cooking process. You can pick up and clean your kitchen or do the laundry while dinner “cooks itself”. Many think it’s much faster to cook stuff in the Instant Pot or a stove top pressure cooker but I’ll be completely honest with you. I did experience that for some specific things such as legumes only. You save a little time but for most it takes the same as cooking in a regular pot because the Instant Pot takes time to come to pressure and to depressurize. The number 1 advantage is definitely not time saving.
In my opinion there are two advantages that share spot number 1 of the reasons you absolutely need an Instant Pot. The fact that you don’t have to babysit your food and grains cooked to absolute PERFECTION!!! I still can’t believe how absolutely AMAZING quinoa is cooked under pressure. I’m half Peruvian and my mom used to put quinoa in my baby food. I’ve had a fair amount of quinoa in my life cooked in all kinds of different ways as you might imagine and was still mind-blown when I had my first bite of Instant Pot Quinoa.
Since there is no water evaporation you cook the quinoa in less water. The water is all completely absorbed and then it finishes cooking with just the steam that doesn’t escape from the pot. The result: the most perfect quinoa you have tried in your life!!!
Other advantages are most healthy Instant Pot recipes are “one pot meals” leaving only a small amount of dishes for you to wash. In almost all my healthy Instant Pot recipes I use only the pot itself, a cutting board and a sharp knife.That’s it. Best example is this One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe. And since the insert of the Instant Pot is stainless steel it is an extremely safe material to cook your food in AND it’s super easy to clean and maintain.
Healthy Instant Pot Recipes for Every Occasion
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Start your day with delicious Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats! Top with 4 different flavor combos to change it up every morning. Raspberry, white chocolate chia. Almond butter, cherry. Strawberry, dark chocolate, hazelnut. Or Peach, blueberry, pecan. A nutrient dense breakfast full of flavor!
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Enjoy Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes with poached eggs for either breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s super easy and a delicious power meal to fuel your day. The Instant Pot cooks root vegetables much faster than a regular pot and thus this healthy Instant Pot recipes is one of those that have the “fastness” advantage point.
Instant Pot Quinoa
Cook Instant Pot Quinoa once and you’ll never want to cook it any other way. The grain cooks to its absolute perfection in the Instant Pot. Add some fresh raw veggies and avocado, cook some eggs at the same time in the same pot as the quinoa and voilá you just made yourself a delicious and nutritious lunch in half an hour.
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is the best way to bring dinner on the table in no time and without much actual work in the kitchen. Feed the whole family without spending much time away from them to prepare their food. How awesome is that??
Instant Pot Chili
Feed a large crowd by making Instant Pot Chili. A healthy meal for loads of people without getting your kitchen dirty and welcome everyone when not in stress running around in the kitchen. I love meals that cook themselves when I’m welcoming my guests.
That is a wrap for now but watch out for more recipes to come and the list getting more and more extensive ;)
FAQs
Cooking in an “instant pot” or pressure cooker is a great method for preparing your food on many levels — including the nutritional level, according to registered dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD. “Instant pot recipes are absolutely healthy as long as what you put in the recipe is healthy,” she says.
Is there anything you should not put in the Instant Pot? ›
Here are the foods that experts recommend cooking using trusty traditional methods instead of your bright-and-shiny Instant Pot:
- Fried Foods. The Instant Pot is a master at moist-heat cooking, which is precisely why fried foods fall flat. ...
- Steak. ...
- Burgers. ...
- Stir-Fry. ...
- Cream-Based Sauces. ...
- Noodles. ...
- Seafood. ...
- Cookies.
Sarah Brealey presents 25 simple suggestions for healthy meals.
- Pea and broad bean couscous. ...
- Beetroot and lentil salad. ...
- Fast home-made baked beans. ...
- Porridge. ...
- Pasta with cherry tomatoes and rocket. ...
- Home-made hummus. ...
- Smashed avocado and wilted spinach. ...
- Cucumber (or potato) raitha.
Is pressure cooking safe? So far, science says yes. Even though some studies suggest that pressure cooking isn't the best way to preserve nutrients in food, no research exists to suggest that pressure cookers of any model or brand pose health risks.
Does pressure cooking bone broth destroy nutrients? ›
A pressure cooker will save you batch time and get you 75% of the nutrition benefits of bone broth. That being said, it will lack the additional nutrients and minerals which require long and slow simmer times to harvest from the bones and animal parts.
Are air fryers healthy? ›
Air frying uses less oil
This means that your food has fewer calories. Still, food isn't necessarily healthier just because it contains less oil. Extra virgin olive oil, for example, is rich in polyphenols and has known heart health benefits. Overall, air frying is healthier than deep-frying.
What should never be cooked in pressure cooker? ›
Here are six things you should always avoid cooking in a pressure cooker.
- Dairy products. Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. ...
- Fried foods. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers. ...
- Quick cooking vegetables. ...
- Cakes and bakes. ...
- Eggs in the shell.
Mostly we boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, but like rice, potatoes also contain a lot of starch. This is the reason why boiling or cooking in this pressure cooker is not considered good for health. If you still plan to use cooker for the same, add a lot of water and wash them thoroughly post cooking.
Are instant pots bad for you? ›
Are electric pressure cookers safe? Yes, electric pressure cookers like the Instant Pot are generally safe and easy to use. The Instant Pot has so many safety mechanisms (PDF) built in that it's hard to make a catastrophic mistake. In general, if you follow the safety instructions, you should be good.
What is the healthiest food to eat on earth? ›
Some of the most nutritious foods you can eat are oily fish, eggs, avocados, potatoes, and green leafy vegetables. However, no food provides all the nutrients we need, so it's essential to have a varied diet that includes plenty of fresh ingredients and is as little processed as possible.
Great Food Combos for Losing Weight
- Power Pairs. 1/15. ...
- Avocado and Dark Leafy Greens. 2/15. ...
- Chicken and Cayenne Pepper. 3/15. ...
- Oatmeal and Walnuts. 4/15. ...
- Eggs, Black Beans, and Peppers. 5/15. ...
- Bean and Vegetable Soup. 6/15. ...
- Steak and Broccoli. 7/15. ...
- Green Tea and Lemon. 8/15.
Considering everything, stainless steel cookers are a better choice when compared to aluminium cookers as they overcome all the drawbacks of aluminium cookers. 1. They are a healthier choice for cooking food as they do not react and leach while preparing salty and acidic foods.
Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook? ›
Yes, slow cookers are a healthier way to cook food. This is because they use a low temperature to cook food, which unlike other styles of cooking, reduces the risk of destroying the nutrients in food when cooking at higher temperatures.
Which is better a pressure cooker or air fryer? ›
If you want to make soups and stews, go for an Instant Pot. On the other hand, to prepare crispy treats, choose an air fryer. Other factors that you should to consider before selecting any new specialty appliance are power consumption and your budget.
Are instant pots safe to eat from? ›
Are electric pressure cookers safe? Yes, electric pressure cookers like the Instant Pot are generally safe and easy to use. The Instant Pot has so many safety mechanisms (PDF) built in that it's hard to make a catastrophic mistake. In general, if you follow the safety instructions, you should be good.
What are the disadvantages of a pressure cooker? ›
Because pressure cooking is an enclosed form of cooking, there is no contact with air. Therefore, some nutritionists argue that the ingredients may remain uncooked from within which can hamper your digestion on being consumed. Almost all cooking methods, including pressure cooking, have their own pros and cons.
