37+ Healthy Instant Pot Recipes To Bookmark Right Now

We’ve collected some of the best healthy Instant Pot recipes to help jump-start your journey towards a healthier you. From wholesome dinners and breakfasts to nourishing soups and healthy meal prep foods. They are deliciously light, yet fulfilling to keep you satisfied and full of energy. 

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Decided to get healthier? Great! To go along with your new exercise regime you need a delicious and healthy diet to keep you nourished and energized. Sticking with healthy eating isn’t always easy but the Instant Pot can certainly help you with some essentials required to succeed. Today, we are sharing our favourite, top-rated healthy Instant Pot recipes to get you inspired and motivated.

Table of contents TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE

• Healthy Cooking With Instant Pot
• Healthy Dinners
• Wholesome Soups & Stews
• Healthy Salads With Instant Pot’s Help
• Healthy Meal Prep Foods in Instant Pot
• Nourishing Breakfasts

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HEALTHY COOKING WITH INSTANT POT

From retaining more nutrients in the food to being an absolute MUST when it comes to batch cooking and meal prep, the pressure cooker is your best friend on any diet. Whether you’re doing Whole30, gluten-free, vegan or just trying to boost your nutrition, this is a gadget that keeps on giving. 

• Slow-cooking meat is one of the healthiest ways to prepare protein, especially as you can use up cheaper cuts. The Instant Pot pressure cooking abilities make it much faster to cook braised beef and stewed lamb, tender soft chicken and shredded pork. Plus, you can make nourishing bone broths in a fraction of the time it takes on the stove or the slow cooker.
• The Instant Pot is fantastic for meal prep from making large batches of individual foods like cooked brown rice, quinoa, chickpeas and boiled eggs, to making make-ahead casseroles, stews and soups. 
• Soups and stews are fantastic dishes for using up lots of nutritious vegetables and protein in one pot and Instant Pot is undoubtedly the easiest and fastest way to prepare those. 
• You can use Instant Pot to steam vegetables and fish, make homemade yogurt or stew seasonal fruit. 

Before we get into the recipes, here are a few extra articles and resources to help you with healthy eating.

• 15 Best Instant Pot Accessories
• Healthy Instant Pot Meal Plan #6 | 5 Dinners, 2 Lunches + 1 Breakfast
• 19+ Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes (With Points)
• Instant Pot Air Fryer Recipes (Duo Crisp Lid, Vortex Oven, Basket)
• Instant Pot Diet: What, How & Why
• 23 Instant Pot Mediterranean Diet Recipes

HEALTHY INSTANT POT DINNER RECIPES

Let’s begin by covering the most sought-after meal of the day – dinner! We often start out with a healthy breakfast or grab a salad for lunch but when it comes to nightfall, our energy is spent and we’re hungry for whatever we can get our hands on. It’s easy to default to comfort food, easy take out or frozen meals. These are some of our favorite healthy Instant pot meals you can whip up in no time for your evening meal. 

Soy-Ginger Salmon With Broccoli 

Salmon is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and it comes to perfection in just minutes in the Instant Pot.  Get the recipe here.

Healthy Sloppy Joes (Gluten-Free, Paleo) 

Who doesn’t love a generous serving of sloppy joes over a soft bread roll? Here is a healthier version full of veggies and served over baked vitamin-packed sweet potatoes. Get the recipe on our blog here.

Paleo Instant Pot Butter Chicken

This Keto and Whole30 Instant Pot butter chicken recipe is easy and takes 10 minutes cook time. It uses gluten-free, dairy-free coconut milk cream to make its delicious sauce. Recipe from I Heart Umami.

Chicken Burrito Bowls (Low-Carb & Whole30)

These bowls come together in just about 30 minutes, for a fast and easy weeknight dinner. Cauliflower rice is served for a low-carb alternative that is also easy to prepare in the Instant Pot. Then top it off what some avocados and lime. Recipe from Detoxinista.

Veggie Burrito Bowls With Avocado Crema

Using pantry staples like rice, beans and sweet corn, this vegetarian burrito bowl is filled with nutritious ingredients and classic Tex-Mex flavors. Gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli 

This Instant Pot beef and broccoli taste better than take-out and can be enjoyed as is or with a side of rice or quinoa.  Recipe from Whole Kitchen Sink.

Thai-Style Brown Rice & Chicken 

When it comes to weeknight cooking, you can’t beat Instant Pot one-pot dishes. Cooking everything together allows the brown rice to absorb not only the broth liquid during the cooking process but also all the flavors of this Thai-inspired dish. Recipe on our blog here.

INSTANT POT GARLIC-GINGER TOFU & BOK CHOY

Tofu and bok choy steamed together with savoury sesame soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic is a simple Japanese-inspired dish that is very healthy and delicious.  Get the recipe here.

Shrimp With Tomato & Garlic (From Frozen)

Made with frozen shrimp, this healthy and delicious shrimp dish is super easy to make and can be served over pasta, rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles (for a low-carb version) or enjoyed with some crusty bread to mop up that yummy sauce. Get the recipe here.

INSTANT POT MUSSELS MARINARA

Mussels in a delicious marinara sauce of onions, garlic, tomatoes and a touch of chili is a nutritious recipe that can be made in 20 minutes. Enjoy with crusty bread or a side of spaghetti or linguine, or zucchini noodles for a low-carb meal. Get the recipe here.

Vegetarian Mushroom Chili

Hearty and nutritious Instant Pot vegetarian chili with vegetables, lots of mushrooms and mixed beans. Beautifully spiced and with the addition of chipotle, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly dinner. Get the recipe here.

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HEALTHY INSTANT POT SOUPS & STEWS

For lunch or dinner, soups and stews are a great healthy meal that can pack a lot of nutrients in one bite. Here are some of our top picks for every taste! 

LOW-CALORIE SOUP WITH VEGETABLES & LENTILS

This soup is loaded with vegetables and lentils. It’s naturally low in calories and full of nutrients and flavor without added oil or sugar.  Perfect for healthy eating. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup

In this recipe, it’s made with sweet potatoes, black beans, and a blend of gorgeous warm spices. It easily converts to a vegetarian or vegan-friendly dish. Get this recipe on our blog here. 

Corn Sweet Potato & Chipotle Soup

Fresh or frozen doesn’t matter with Instant Pot, just throw the corn in. This Mexican-inspired soup is made with healthy ingredients, flavourful spices, lime and a little chipotle for a smoky, chili kick. Recipe on our blog here.

Whole30 Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo 

This Whole30 seafood gumbo is bursting with flavor and delicious ingredients like sea bass filets, bell peppers, and shrimp. It’s the perfect one-pot meal to add to your rotation. Creamy, nutritious and so comforting! Recipe from The Movement Menu.

Turkish Split Pea Stew

This gorgeous split pea stew is adapted from a classic Turkish lentil soup. It’s simple, rich and nutritious stew is full of warm, aromatic spices and flavors that will get you asking for seconds.  Get the recipe on our blog here.

Delicious Healthy Borscht (Beet Soup)

Beets naturally have a beautiful vibrant red color which enhances the look of this soup. Instant Pot Borscht is a hearty beet soup that is quick and easy when made with the pressure cooker. Get the recipe on the blog here.

NUTRITIOUS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Quick and easy Instant Pot chicken noodle soup that can be on the table in 30 minutes? Yes, please!  Get the recipe on the blog here.

Easy Instant Pot Spinach Dal With Rice

This Indian lentils soup, Spinach Dal, is creamy and cooked with flavorful spices such as cumin, turmeric, and garlic. Recipe from Ministry of Curry.

PROPER BEEF BONE BROTH IN INSTANT POT

Not only is it hearty and tasty, but this Instant Pot beef bone broth is super nutritious and can be used in multiple dishes from stews and soups to gravy and mashed potatoes. Get the recipe on our blog.

Best Vegetable Stew (Vegan-Friendly)

Made with almost 10 veggies and healthy ingredients, this nutritious stew is vegan and gluten-free friendly. It’s great for batch cooking and meal prepping as it keeps well and can be used over a few days. Get the recipe here.

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HEALTHY SALADS WITH INSTANT POT’S HELP

Obviously, you don’t make the whole salad in the Instant Pot BUT you can certainly make your life easier by preparing some of the key ingredients in the pressure cooker. Think beans and lentils, healthy grains, root vegetables, eggs, or poultry and meat.

Cashew & Brown Rice Salad

This delicious brown rice and cashew salad is perfect for any season but is especially popular served at a summer picnic or barbecue. You can use the Instant Pot to make the brown rice, which is much quicker than the stovetop method. Get the recipe on the blog here.

QUINOA CORN SALAD WITH BACON

Featuring quinoa, corn, bacon, crunchy peppers, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, feta and delicious lemon honey mustard dressing, this is a meal you will want to cook over and over again. Gluten-free and can be made vegetarian-friendly. Get the recipe here.

Potato Salad With Tangy Vinaigrette

This Instant Pot potato salad is a great example of using the pressure cooker for spring and summer dishes. It’s a fantastic salad to bring to a barbecue party, picnic in the park or to enjoy as a nutritious, balanced meal at home. Get the recipe on our blog.

Mexican Quinoa With Cilantro & Lime Dressing

Perfect for meat-free Mondays! The quinoa is perfectly (and quickly) cooked together with gorgeous veggies and Mexican inspired spices, so it absorbs all those beautiful warm and earthy flavors while still in the pot. Get the recipe on our blog here.

TASTY CURRY CHICKEN SALAD

This delicious and healthy recipe is inspired by a Brazilian chicken salad, also known as Salpicão de Frango. It’s kind of a fusion dish, really. We take popular American classics, add some Brazilian additions of grated carrot, raisins, and corn, perfectly cooked, lightly spiced chicken breasts (Instant Pot is great for this!), and an Asian twist of curry mayo dressing. Everything is mixed and served over shredded lettuce or salad leaves. Get the recipe on our blog here.

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HEALTHY MEAL PREP FOODS

Here is a selection of individual foods that you can make in the Instant Pot to then use up in healthy meals. These will give you some starting ideas and range from meat and chicken to some of our favorite vegetables and legumes.

INSTANT POT BEETS

Beets are full of antioxidants and healthy fibre and they are low in calories. Use pre-cooked beets as a simple side to any meal, mix with a mustard vinaigrette for a salad, turn into a delicious dip, or add to smoothies. Frozen beets will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. Get the recipe here.

Chicken Breasts In The Instant Pot

Make a batch of chicken breasts to use up in salads, lunch wraps, to turn into a quick dinner or as a quick protein snack. Get our step-by-step recipe here.

PRE-COOKED BABY POTATOES WITH DILL

Baby potatoes make for a healthy and satiating side dish with grilled fish or chicken, can be used in lunch salads and breakfast hash or a side with fried eggs, and are great for turning into roasted or mashed potatoes if you feel like something different. Get the recipe here.

Shredded Beef (Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-Free) 

What we love about shredded beef is that it’s one of those recipes that you can make once and use up multiple times in different dishes. It is so versatile and perfect for meal prep and batch cooking. Keep it simple or add a BBQ twist to it. Recipe on our blog here.

INSTANT POT CHICKPEAS

Home-cooked chickpeas taste SO much better than store-bought are far less expensive. Instant Pot makes tender, buttery chickpeas perfect for salads, soups, stews, sandwiches, dips and more. Get the recipe from Minimalist Baker.

Instant Pot Carnitas (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto) 

Trying to eat Paleo, Whole30 or gluten-free? We have two tips that will totally be a game-changer for cooking carnitas with your Instant Pot. You’ll get that fork-tender, fall apart texture you’ve been wanting. Recipe from Real Simple Good.

Braised Green Beans With Tomatoes

These Turkish-style braised green beans with olive oil, onions, and tomatoes is a spectacular vegetable dish that is great hot or cold, making it good make-ahead food. You can serve it as a side with dinners, pack it for lunch with a side of protein or serve it as a vegetarian main. Get the recipe here.

INSTANT POT BOILED EGGS

Eggs are a great source of protein, fats, and nutrients; plus, they are affordable and highly versatile. The best thing about cooking ‘boiled’ eggs in the Instant Pot is that you can add them in, press the button, and walk away. There is no need to wait for the water to boil first or to stand over the pot with a timer. It’s also super convenient for those times when you can’t use the stove for whatever reason (e.g. renovating the kitchen, living in a student dorm, summer heat). Get the recipe here.

PERFECT Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

The thing is, there are way too many ‘one size fits all’ Instant Pot sweet potato recipes out there, and can we be real? Not all sweet potatoes are made the same, so why should the cooking method be? This time chart based on the width of your sweet potatoes ensures they are perfectly cooked each time. Get the recipe here.

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NOURISHING BREAKFASTS IN INSTANT POT 

Start the day right with a nutritious breakfast you can make in the Instant Pot from egg casserole to simple oatmeal or baked beans. 

Healthy Frittata Breakfast Casserole 

This Instant Pot frittata breakfast casserole is crazy delicious and loaded with healthy veggies. It’s a tasty breakfast that is easy to make and an excellent make-ahead option for those busy mornings. Recipe from Peas and Crayons.

CINNAMON BANANA OATMEAL WITH ROLLED OATS

Learn how to make cinnamon and banana Instant Pot oats for a quick, easy and nutritious breakfast. With step-by-step photos, this beginner-friendly recipe is great to master if you’ve never tried making a pressure cooker oatmeal porridge before. Get the recipe here.

MEDITERRANEAN EGG BITES WITH HERBS & FETA

Low-carb and keto-friendly, these breakfast eggs bites are packed with protein and healthy fats as well as delicious herbs and feta. Great for making a batch to enjoy in the morning or to pack with you. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole With Sausage

This combo of rich, slightly salty, herbed ground pork sausage is hugged with a thick layer of pillowy soft eggs and then a crown of melty cheddar to just bring it all together in a breakfast that is so good. Get the recipe here.

HOW TO MAKE YOGURT IN AN INSTANT POT

Why bother making homemade yogurt? Well, for starters, it’s 100000x better than store-bought. Seriously. It’s creamier and substantially less tangy. The process sounds like it’ll take forever, but really, this recipe is so stinking easy with like 4 minutes of hands-on time (legit, 4-5 minutes) – it’s basically effortless. And fool-proof. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Rice Pudding (Chai Spiced ) 

This Instant Pot rice pudding is made with warm aromatic chai spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and clove. Dates are added to sweeten things up for this Indian-inspired breakfast or dessert. It’s vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. Recipe on our blog here.

Start today with your new Instant Pot for a healthier tomorrow with your family. These nutritious recipes can inspire you to stay motivated. While your Instant Pot will make life simple, easy and efficient so you to keep up the drive, determination and focus to accomplish your healthy diet goals.

 

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