Best 30 Low-Carb Instant Pot Recipes for 2024

After a season of indulging in the savory and sweet, now is the time to get back on track with healthy eating. Many people choose a low-carb diet to shed a few excesses kilos and your pressure cooker can be of excellent help. Today, we're featuring our favorite low-carb Instant Pot recipes to support your healthy eating habits.

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• LOW-CARB INSTANT POT BREAKFAST
• LOW-CARB INSTANT POT MAINS
• BBQ Pulled Chicken
• LOW-CARB SIDE DISHES
• LOW-CARB INSTANT POT DESSERTS
• 30+ Low-Carb Instant Pot Recipes

The winter months has put most people in a food coma with all the comfort dishes. Family and parties are a great excuse to indulge but now it's time to gear up for the next season. This collection of low-carb Instant Pot recipes are a healthy approach to dishes you already love from breakfast to main entrees and sides to desserts.

These recipes were selected with ease in mind. After a long stress filled day, decision fatigue can lead to bad meal decisions. So we've kept this list to under 15 net carbs per serving. A well-balanced diet and exercise are essential to achieving your goal this year. So be patient, stick to your routine, and be determined to keep your fabulous self on the mission.

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LOW-CARB INSTANT POT BREAKFAST

Instant Pot Cheesy Jalapeño Egg Bites

Instant Pot cheesy egg bites are easy to make and are super convenient for breakfast, lunch or as a snack. These egg bites and gluten-free and grain-free. Get the recipe here. 3 grams of net carbs. 

Breakfast Casserole With Sausage

This Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Sausage is an easy, 4 ingredient breakfast that is low carb, gluten-free and healthy! You will LOVE it! Recipe from Food Faith Fitness. Under 1 grams net carbs

Instant Pot Smoked Salmon Frittata

Fluffy eggs, savory smoked salmon, fresh dill and scallions with creamy pockets of everything bagel cream cheese made in your pressure cooker. Smoked Salmon Frittata is perfect for any time of the day you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious low-carb meal! Recipe from Health Starts In The Kitchen. 3 grams of net carbs

Bacon & Gouda Cheese Egg Bites

In these Instant Pot egg bites, bacon and Gouda cheese add tons of smoky flavor, while ricotta cheese makes each bite light and velvety. These egg bites are perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. Recipe from Delicious Little Bites. 2 grams of net carbs

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LOW-CARB INSTANT POT MAINS

Chicken Alfredo Meatballs

Smothered in creamy white sauce and served over sauteed leafy greens. It's super easy meal and once you've rolled the meatballs, all you have to do is throw all the ingredients in the pot, stir and set to cook. Get the recipe here. 7.2 grams of net carbs.

Instant Pot Pork Chops

These Instant Pot pork chops cooked in a mouthwatering creamy mushroom sauce will make you wonder why you ever made pork chops the old-fashioned way all these years! This delicious low-carb and keto dish is a guest recipe from Dr. Karen S. Lee’s latest cookbook Keto Cooking With Your Instant Pot. Get the recipe here. 10 grams net carbs

No Noodle Keto Lasagna

Delicious comforting Keto Lasagna recipe is easily done using an Instant Pot! It’s a low carb and gluten-free lasagna version. Recipe from Low Carb Yum. 6 grams of net carbs

Instant Pot Chicken Mushroom Stew

This Instant Pot chicken stew with mushrooms is hearty, creamy and delicious. Using a pressure cooker, it’s a quick and easy dinner for the whole family. Serve with rice, potatoes, pasta or veggies. Get the recipe here. 8.5 grams of net carbs

BBQ Instant Pot Chicken Legs

These keto chicken legs have only 8 grams carbs per two-leg serving or 4 grams for one leg. They are easy to make and taste great! No need for sugary sauce. Recipe from Instant Pot Cooking.

Lamb Curry With Coconut Milk

Tender, juicy lamb chunks infused with aromatic spices in a rich curry sauce and topped with spinach and bell peppers. Recipe from Low Carb Africa. 7 grams of net carbs

BBQ Pulled Chicken

This Healthy Pressure Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe is perfect for meal prep for make-ahead lunch and dinner. Protein-packed & made low in sugar with only 3 ingredients. Recipe from Hello Spoonful.

Instant Pot Kalua Pork

Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick dump and start low carb recipe. Easy to make and delicious! Recipe from Simply Happy Foodie.

Instant Pot Meatballs

These Instant Pot meatballs are so easy and quick to make--no stove or oven required--and are the ideal paleo and Whole30 comfort food. You can leave out the carrot to make them even lower carb. Recipe from A Calculated Whisk. 9 g carbs/7 g net carbs per serving

Garlic Butter Instant Pot Short Ribs

Garlic Butter Instant Pot Short Ribs are flavored with a simple combination of butter, garlic, and fresh thyme. Now you can enjoy fall apart, incredibly tender short ribs in a fraction of the time! Recipe from Delicious Little Bites. 1 gram net carbs per serve

Instant Pot Salmon Tikka Masala

This Instant Pot Salmon Tikka Masala is super flavorful, warm and creamy, perfect to satisfy those curry cravings. Marinated salmon steamed along with tikka masala sauce in the pressure cooker. Serve over basmati rice or enjoy with naan for a scrumptious dinner! Recipe from Piping Pot Curry. 8 grams of net carbs

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LOW-CARB SIDE DISHES

Buttery Green Beans

Want a tasty vegetable side dish that requires minimum effort and hardly any cooking? Try these simple Instant Pot green beans with melted butter, sea salt and cracked pepper for a perfect hit of nutrients and fibre. Get the recipe here. 3.5 grams of net carbs

Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer is one of the most popular dishes from North India. It is made with Spinach and Cottage Cheese, cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and aromatic spices. Recipe from Piping Pot Curry. 9 grams of net carbs

Spaghetti Squash with Garlic

This Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Recipe is tossed with garlic, herbs, parmesan cheese, and olive oil, and cooks up in only a few minutes in your pressure cooker! This is the perfect low-carb alternative to pasta or a delicious vegetable side dish for any occasion. Recipe from Bowl Of Delicious. 14.5 grams net carbs

Instant Pot Egg Salad

This tangy and sharp Instant Pot egg salad (or dip) is made with cheese, mayo, and garlic and is inspired by a Ukrainian family recipe, often prepared for celebratory feasts and parties. Perfect for using up hard-boiled eggs. Get the recipe here. 1.5 grams of net carbs.

Brussels Sprouts With Crispy Bacon

With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe for Instant Pot Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon and garlic is a must-have for any day of the week. These mini cabbages have a nutty, sweet flavor and make for a great side dish to any mains. Get the recipe on our site here. 5.5 grams of net carbs

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

You might be a sceptic when you hear about cauliflower mac and cheese but this is an awesome gluten-free, keto version of the real thing. In this Instant Pot recipe, you’ll learn the best way to steam cauliflower in order to make this low carb mac and cheese recipe. Recipe from Yellow Glass Dish. 4 grams of net carbs.

Kielbasa and Cabbage in the Instant Pot

A quick and easy sausage and cabbage recipe that only takes 4 minutes in the pressure cooker. Only 6 everyday ingredients! Recipe from Fanantabulosity. 8 grams net carbs.

Low Carb Alfredo Brussels Sprouts

Low Carb Brussels Sprouts Alfredo is a creamy and cheesy side dish loaded with bacon which quickly cooks in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Recipe from This Old Gal.11 grams net carbs.

Instant Pot Bone Broth

This Instant Pot Bone Broth Recipe is delicious, packed full of natural collagen and nutrients, and is so easy to make. Made with both chicken and beef bones, learn how to make this super versatile Instant Pot Bone Broth and enjoy all the amazing health benefits of traditional bone broth in a fraction of the time. Recipe from The Forked Spoon. 3 grams of net carbs.

Instant Pot Asparagus

Looking for new recipes with spring greens? This Instant Pot asparagus dish is super quick and easy and makes for a great side accompaniment to both meat, seafood and plant-based mains. This recipe is vegan, paleo, Whole30, and keto-friendly. Get the recipe on our blog here. 3 grams of net carbs.

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LOW-CARB INSTANT POT DESSERTS

Low Carb Vanilla Mousse

This low-carb vanilla mousse is a breeze in the Instant Pot. Decorated with strawberries and blueberries, these cute little jars only have. Recipe from My Life Cookbook. 2.5g net carbs.

Keto Chocolate Cheesecake

Why heat up the oven when you can easily whip up this decadent Chocolate Cheesecake using an Instant Pot. It’s low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free and Keto. Recipe from Low Carb Yum. 5-6 grams net carbs (13 total).

Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake

This is a layered cheesecake with a top pumpkin layer and middle plain cheesecake layer, supported by a thick almond crust. It’s a modest cake, only 6 inches in diameter, and uses a small pan that easily fits inside the Instant Pot. It’s Keto, low carb, and gluten-free. Recipe from Savory Tooth. 6.2 grams of net carbs.

Banana Bread Bottom Cheesecake

You won’t believe that this Banana Bread Bottom Cheesecake is low-carb or how easy it is to make using your pressure cooker. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, don’t worry! This recipe also includes directions for baking in the oven. Recipe from This Mom's Menu.5 grams of carbs.

3-Ingredients Chocolate Japanese Cheesecake

Chocolate flavored Japanese souffle cheesecake that is just 3 ingredients. This cake is cooked in the Instant Pot but can also be baked. The cake is flourless and can be made with sugar or sugar-free for a low carb and keto-friendly cake. Recipe from Kirbie Cravings. 2 grams of net carbs.

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