41 Quick Instant Pot Meal Prep Ideas

When you need your meal prep to be quickly made, Instant Pot might be the solution. These Instant Pot meal prep recipes are nutritious, easy to make, and will keep you full.

One way to keep yourself strong and healthy is to meal prep. This way, you have a bunch of healthy meals in the fridge and don’t have to worry about what’s for dinner or lunch.

However, meal prepping can take time. And you don’t always have the time or energy to spend hours in the kitchen.

So, how can you save time in the kitchen and have tons of healthy meals prepped? By making Instant Pot meals.

Today, I’m sharing 20 instant pot meal prep ideas. They’re super convenient and healthy as well.

So, grab your Instant Pot and get cooking! If you don’t already have one, there’s a great deal on this Instant Pot right now.

And to keep your food fresh longer, make sure you keep your food in airtight storage containers. I recommend these glass containers as they don’t have toxic chemicals that will leak into your food.

1. Instant Pot Chicken Bowls

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Chicken breasts are a great source of protein. However, they can be quite tasteless and dry.

These chicken breasts are anything but tasteless and dry. They’re juicy and packed with flavor.

The mayonnaise and Frank’s Red hot sauce make them creamy and spicy.

These chicken bowls are great for the low carb lifestyle. You have your protein from the chicken.

You have your healthy fat from the creamy avocado. And the turmeric cauliflower fried rice provides antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals without all the carbs.

For extra convenience, you can use pre-packaged cauliflower rice to make your fried rice. Or you can make cauliflower rice from scratch. This will save you tons of money in the long run.

Making cauliflower rice is pretty easy. Just break your cauliflower into pieces.

Then, place your cauliflower pieces in a food processor and pulse until they become rice-like. This food processor should do the trick.

Now, this recipe makes 2 servings, but you can easily double it to have extra servings. Bon appetit!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 303
• Fats: 21.1g
• Protein: 20g
• Carbs: 15.9g
• Fiber: 7.2g
• Sugar: 5g

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2. Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

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Not watching your carbs? This macro-friendly meal prep is for you!

On the menu is perfectly cooked rice. Served with tender, shredded chicken thighs in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.

The Sriracha sauce and red pepper flakes add a nice heat. While the soy sauce adds some umami flavor.

And we can’t forget the veggies! You’ve got beautifully cooked snow peas for added nutrition.

The beauty of this dish is that you use the Instant Pot for cooking the entire meal. You cook the chicken at the bottom of the Instant Pot and cook your rice on the top Pot.

To do this, you will need to use a tall stainless steel trivet like this and a 7-inch silicone loaf pan. These hold your rice and keep it separate from the chicken while it’s cooking.

Cooking this way is nice and convenient as you don’t have to haul out your rice cooker. And you have a complete meal in 35 minutes flat. That, my friend, is a win-win situation!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 492
• Fats: 9g
• Protein: 29g
• Carbs: 73g

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3. Spicy Instant Pot Chicken

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Are you craving Mexican takeout? No need to order takeout with this recipe!

You’ve got tender, juicy chicken and Mexican style rice with beans and corn. You’ll think you’re eating at Chipotle’s.

As a bonus, it takes less than 20 minutes to make. So, it’s even faster than ordering takeout.

Making it is pretty easy. All you need to do is layer your ingredients in the Instant Pot, and let your Instant Pot do the cooking. Easy peasy.

Check out more high protein meal prep recipes like this one here.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 452
• Fats: 5g
• Protein: 43g
• Carbs: 57g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 8g

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4. Instant Pot Chicken Yakitori Meal Prep

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In the mood for Japanese instead? This dish is sure to satisfy your cravings!

In case you don’t know what Chicken Yakitori is, it’s Japanese grilled chicken. This Instant Pot Chicken Yakitori has all the flavors of a traditional Yakitori…without the grilling.

The brown sugar adds sweetness, while the soy sauce adds umami. The rice vinegar adds a nice tang, while the ginger adds a bit of heat.

The edamame adds a nice color and is good for you too. Not only is it a good source of plant-based protein, it also has a number of health benefits.

For instance, it may lower your cholesterol levels and even lower your risk of breast cancer.

So, eat up that Chicken Yakitori. It not only tastes good but is good for you too.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 609
• Fats: 15g
• Protein: 49g
• Carbs: 71g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 18g

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5. InstantPot Enchilada Rice Bowl

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Are you vegan or simply trying to add more plant-based meals to your diet? Then give this enchilada rice bowl a try!

It’s as beautiful to look at, as it is to eat. After all, you can’t go wrong with fluffy rice, beans, corn, and fresh spinach cooked in a red enchilada sauce. Yum!

And the smoked paprika adds a pleasant smokiness, while the cumin adds a nice aromatic flavor.

For this dish, you will be using some oil for sauteeing. But if you’re oil-free, you can simply use water or vegetable broth to sautee.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 359
• Fats: 12g
• Protein: 15g
• Carbs: 53g
• Fiber: 15g
• Sugar: 9g

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6. Easy Instant Pot Chuck Roast

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There’s nothing more comforting than enjoying a chuck roast with family on a lazy Sunday evening.

But to get tender chuck roast, it can take up to 8 hours. So, you have to plan ahead to make it.

However, what if you need to make it on the fly? That’s where the Instant Pot chuck roast comes in handy.

It’s melt in your mouth deliciousness. And it only takes about an hour to make.

As an added bonus, it contains only 1 gram of carbs, perfect if you’re on a low carb diet.

And you can use the leftovers in so many different ways. In sandwiches, lettuce wraps or with sides like mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 433
• Fats: 28g
• Protein: 44g
• Carbs: 1g
• Sugar: 1g

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7. Instant Pot Crack Chicken

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I love chicken, as I’m sure many of you do too. But, let’s face it; it can get boring after a while.

This chicken is anything but boring. In fact, it’s addictive.

You have tender chicken in a creamy, cheesy, saucy mixture topped with more cheese. And bacon.

You’ll definitely want seconds. But because it’s packed with fat and protein, one serving will totally fill you up.

To make the crack chicken, you’ll need to shred your chicken. These meat shredder claws come in handy for that.

This recipe makes 8 servings. So that leaves you with tons of leftovers for your workweek.

Serve in lettuce wraps, with pita bread or rice. Here is another chicken meal prep I’ve made myself: chicken fajita meal prep bowl.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 466
• Fats: 34g
• Protein: 32g
• Carbs: 5g
• Sugar: 1g

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8. Instant Pot Chicken Peanut Satay

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Want some chicken satay? But don’t have an hour or two to spend in the kitchen? Then, make this dish!

It takes only 19 minutes to make…yes, you read that right. You’ll love the juicy chicken topped with a homemade creamy, aromatic peanut satay.

Making it is pretty simple. Al you have to do is place your ingredients in your Instant Pot, layering your chicken last.

Then let your Instant Pot do the cooking. It’s so easy to make that you’ll want to have it in your weekly meal rotations.

Serve with some naan bread or basmati rice.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 628
• Fats: 36g
• Protein: 48g
• Carbs: 34g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 17g

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9. Instant Pot Carnitas

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In the mood for some Mexican food? These carnitas are sure to satisfy your cravings.

In case you’re not aware, carnitas are the Mexican version of pulled pork.

These carnitas are juicy-tender and extra flavorful. You’ll think they were cooking for hours.

They’re also naturally low in carbs. And since they’re packed with a whopping 23 grams of fat, they’re great to help you burn fat if you’re on a ketogenic diet.

Serve in lettuce wraps, or if you’re not low carb, some corn tortillas.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 415
• Fats: 23g
• Protein: 43g
• Carbs: 3g

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10. Instant Pot Fajitas

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In the mood for some good old Tex-Mex? This is for you!

The chicken is juicy and super flavourful thanks to the homemade fajita seasoning mixes. The spice blend contains basic spices you likely have in your pantry.

Spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika. And unlike store-bought fajita seasoning mixes, it doesn’t contain nasty additives.

To make sure you measure your spices just right, I recommend using a good set of stainless steel measuring spoons like these.

And what’s Tex-Mex without veggies? You’ll be using onions and red, green, and yellow peppers.

So, it’s not only tasty but good for you too.

This recipe is truly dump and go. Just put all your ingredients in your Instant Pot, and let your Instant Pot do the cooking. Now, that’s the way I like to roll.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 135
• Fats: 4g
• Protein: 17g
• Carbs: 6g
• Sugar: 2g

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11. Instant Pot No-Fail Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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Are you looking for a different spin on your traditional meatballs? Then, give these a try!

They’re moist and taste amazing. The blue cheese adds layers of flavor and moistness to the meatballs.

Not a fan of blue cheese? You can use Ranch dressing instead. And Frank’s Buffalo Style Hot Sauce adds a nice heat.

What I love most about these meatballs is that they’re made with ground chicken. And since chicken has a smaller carbon footprint than beef, you can rest easy eating these meatballs.

Now, these meatballs are pretty low in net carb. So, they’re also perfect if you’re on a keto diet.

However, if you would like to lower the carbs, even more, you can switch out the regular breadcrumbs for some keto breadcrumbs instead. I recommend these ones here.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 87
• Fats: 6g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbs: 2g
• Fiber: 0g

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12. Kung Pao Chicken

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In the mood for Chinese takeout, but on a budget? This is the perfect recipe for you.

The chicken is fall-off-your-fork moist, and the flavors are spot on. The sweetness of the maple syrup nicely balances the spiciness of the chili flakes.

And the soy sauce adds that delicious umami flavor. The red bell peppers add freshness and nutrition as well.

Now Chinese food can be high in sodium because of the soy sauce. Coconut aminos are a great low sodium substitute for soy sauce.

They contain much less sodium than soy sauce. And they add not only a nice umami flavor but some sweetness as well. If you’d like to give coconut aminos a try, you can get some here.

Since this Kung Pao Chicken takes only 24 minutes to make, it’s even faster than takeout. And the best part is that you have a ton of leftovers too.

So, pick up those chopsticks and get ready to dig right in.

Check out more chicken meal prep recipes here.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 517
• Fats: 6g
• Protein: 53g
• Carbs: 57g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 13g

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13. Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

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Feel you can’t do any meal prep because you’re short on time? This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken will change your mind!

All it takes is 5 minutes of prep time. Then, you let your Instant Pot do the cooking.

And boom, 10 minutes later, you’ve got your meals prepped for an entire week.

The chicken is so succulent… you won’t believe that it took only 10 minutes to cook. The chipotle powder adds a nice smokiness, while the Salsa Verde gives some heat.

You can make your own Salsa Verde. Or for if you’re short on time, like most of us, just use a good quality store-bought brand like this.

Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 132
• Fats: 2.5g
• Protein: 23.6g
• Carbs: 13.4g
• Sugar: 3.8g

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14. Instant Pot Burrito Bowl

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Love the flavors of Mexico? Then, you’re in for a treat!

This burrito bowl is packed with flavor. You’ve got tender chicken, rice cooked in a beautifully spiced tomato base, black beans, and corn.

It’s sure to put a smile on your face. And let’s not forget the heat from the jalapenos…add more if you dare.

Not a fan of spice? Not to worry. Just skip the jalapenos.

And if you’re vegan, or simply trying to eat more plant-based foods, you can skip the chicken as well. It will still taste delicious.

The aroma from your Instant Pot is sure to make your stomach growl. Good thing, it takes only 20 minutes of cook time!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 313
• Fats: 5g
• Protein: 21g
• Carbs: 47g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 4g

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15. Instant Pot Egg Bites

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Are you tired of eating plain eggs for breakfast? Switch up your morning routine with these egg bites!

These egg bites are just scrumptious. They’re smooth and velvety and are a nice way to start your morning.

The spinach and red bell pepper add some extra nutrition. And they have some heat too from the hot sauce…it’s unexpected.

You can also customize these egg bites however you want. Add bacon, diced ham, whatever suits your fancy.

They also freeze well too and last up to 3 months in the freezer. So, they’re perfect for healthy meal prep.

To make them, you’ll need some silicone egg bite molds. You can get some here.

Besides being great for making egg bites, they’re also good for storing baby food too.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 166
• Fats: 10g
• Protein: 13g
• Carbs: 4g
• Sugar: 3g

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16. Honey Garlic Chicken

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Want to make a lunch bowl that will make your co-workers green with envy? Then try this dish!

It’s tender chicken, rice, and perfectly cooked broccoli in a delicious honey garlic sauce.

As I mentioned earlier, Chinese food can be high in sodium because of the soy sauce. This recipe uses a low sodium soy sauce, so the sodium content is more reasonable. If you’re looking for a low sodium soy sauce, you can find one here.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 365
• Fats: 16g
• Protein: 29g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 0.4g
• Sugar: 6g

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17. Carnitas

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Here’s another Carnitas recipe. You can never get enough carnitas, can you?

Unlike the earlier Carnitas recipe, this one is lighter because it has a trio of sautéed red, green, and yellow bell peppers.

Bell peppers are rich in Vitamin C. And you definitely need more Vitamin C to boost your immune system.

This carnitas is tender on the inside and nicely browned on the outside. That’s because once the carnitas is done, you broil it for 10 minutes, so it’s beautifully caramelized.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 259
• Fats: 16g
• Protein: 29g
• Carbs: 2g
• Sugar: 1g

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18. Instant Pot Steak and Mushrooms

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Ready for a gourmet meal that’s ready in a jiffy? Then, give this dish a try!

The steak is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And the mushroom gravy wonderfully complements the steak.

And all it takes is 9 minutes to make this meal. Yes, you read that right- 9 minutes.

So, there’s no excuse not to meal plan for the week. Plus, since it yields 5 servings, you’ve got your lunches/dinner covered for each day.

Serve with some rice or cauliflower rice.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 173
• Fats: 5g
• Protein: 24g
• Carbs: 9g
• Sugar: 3g

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19. Quinoa Burrito Bowl

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Want something more plant-based? Not to worry, here’s a dish for you!

This quinoa bowl is super tasty and packed with tons of healthy foods. Foods like bell peppers, corn, black beans, and quinoa.

Quinoa is a great alternative to regular rice. It’s not only yummy but good for you too.

The meal is packed with fiber and protein. It’s also a great source of magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese, which you need for healthy bones.

The avocado dressing is truly the star of this dish. It’s creamy, tangy, and spicy.

To make it, all you need to do is put your avocado, vegan yogurt, water, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and spices in a food processor and blend until smooth.

If you’re a vegetarian, you might want to check this spicy chickpea meal prep bowl as well!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 351
• Fats: 14g
• Protein: 13g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fiber: 14g
• Sugar: 8g

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20. Pulled Pork

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Are you a fan of the classics? Then, you’ll enjoy this dish.

It’s traditional pulled pork but cooked in an Instant Pot. The pork is lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder… nothing fancy here.

And it works; you don’t want the spices to overpower the meat.

At zero net carbs, it’s also perfect if you’re following a keto diet. However, just be careful you don’t eat too much of it if you’re on keto, as it is pretty high in protein.

Serve on taco or lettuce wraps.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 453
• Fats: 17g
• Protein: 69g
• Carbs: 1g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g

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21. Spicy Chicken

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Are you working double shifts this week? Plan ahead by making my Instant Pot Spicy Chicken.

It’s just plain delicious. The chili powder and pepper make the chicken spicy.

But they’re definitely not fire-engine spicy. So, you won’t need to gulp down ice-cold water with each bite.

The cumin and mild salsa sauce add some Mexican flare. But if you’re a fan of heat, definitely use spicy salsa like this Habanero Salsa.

To get relief from the heat, you’ll be adding red kidney beans and bell peppers.

And you can’t have Mexican-style food without starch, right? Instead of rice, we’ll be adding quinoa.

Quinoa adds a nice boost of plant-based protein. So, it will fuel you for your long shift.

Don’t have any quinoa on hand? You can get some organic quinoa here.

Also, feel free to check out more 700 calorie recipes here.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 767
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 65g
• Carbs: 104g
• Fiber: 30g
• Sugar: 12g

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22. Keto Orange Chicken

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Craving Orange Chicken, but watching your carbs? This Keto Instant Pot Orange Chicken is a must-try.

It’s sweet, tangy, and sweet. You won’t guess that it’s keto.

But it definitely is – one serving contains less than 5 grams of net carbs. Compare that to regular Orange Chicken, which has 30 grams of net carbs!

To make it a meal, serve the chicken with some cauliflower rice. Or if you’re bored of cauliflower rice, make some zoodles instead.

Chop off the zucchini ends, and place your zucchini in a spiralizer. You don’t need anything too fancy.

Even this simple spiralizer would work well. Enjoy!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 318
• Fats: 21g
• Protein: 29.4g
• Carbs: 4.8g
• Fiber: 0.3g
• Sugar: 2.8g

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23. Salsa Shredded Chicken Meal Prep

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Have you been trying to bulk up or lose weight? Then you’re probably eating lots of chicken breasts.

But broiled chicken breasts and steamed broccoli can be, well, bland. My Salsa Shredded Chicken Meal Prep is just as nutritious, yet yummy too.

That’s because you’re infusing your chicken with chicken broth. And you’re adding chili powder, paprika, and salsa sauce.

So, you’ve got some Spanish flavors too. The red, yellow, and green bell peppers add freshness and brightness.

They also add lots of immune-boosting vitamins like Vitamins A and C. Check out more cheap meal prep recipes here.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 554
• Fats: 16g
• Protein: 62g
• Carbs: 46g
• Fiber: 14g
• Sugar: 21g

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24. Egg Roll in a Bowl

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Time for Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl. Yes, Egg Rolls made right in your Instant Pot.

They’re a deconstructed version of your classic egg roll. You’re sauteing ground chicken with lots of Asian seasonings.

These include soy sauce, ginger, red pepper flakes, and fish sauce. So you’re getting a nice balance of umami, sweet, spicy, and salty.

You’re also adding mushrooms, green onions, chicken broth, and coleslaw mix. So you get freshness, meatiness, and crunch.

And these babies take just 12 minutes to make. So you can whip them up any time you want.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 138
• Fats: 6g
• Protein: 15g
• Carbs: 6g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g

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25. Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls

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Are you feeling like Tex-Mex instead? These Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls have your number.

They’re delicious and surprisingly healthy. That’s because they’re packed with yummy yet nutritious foods like chicken breasts, corn, black bean, arugula, and Mexican-spiced rice.

They’re topped with creamy Caesar dressing for convenience. But for more of a Tex-Mex flavor, you can use this Cilantro Lime Dressing instead.

Love this meal? Check out more chicken and rice meal prep ideas here.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 520
• Fats: 13g
• Protein: 37g
• Carbs: 64g
• Fiber: 9.5g
• Sugar: 4.2g

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26. Instant Pot Seitan

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Time for some Instant Pot Seitan. Say what, you ask?

Seitan is a vegan meat substitute made from vital wheat gluten. Like tofu, seitan takes up the flavors of whatever you cook it with.

So, it’s great for making vegan meatloaf, steaks, kebabs, burgers, you name it. However, store-bought seitan can be pretty pricey.

So, it’s more economical to make your own. This Instant Pot seitan is not only delicious but easy to make too.

In fact, you only need 6 ingredients to make it. These are vital wheat gluten, whole wheat flour, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, water, and nutritional yeast like this.

Mix your vital wheat gluten, whole wheat flour, nutritional yeast, and spices together. Add soy sauce and water, mixing well.

Knead your dough a bit and form the dough into a log. Wrap in aluminum foil or cheesecloth.

Place some water in the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Insert your steam basket, and place your dough in it.

Cover and seal, cooking at high pressure for 40 minutes. Easy peasy.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 153
• Fats: 1g
• Protein: 26g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 1g

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27. Chicken Tacos

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Do you find Beef Tacos too heavy? Try these Instant Pot Chicken Tacos instead.

They’re made with chicken breasts. So, they’re low in fat and calories.

But they’re definitely not lacking in taste. That’s because you’re cooking the chicken breasts in chicken broth, salsa, and homemade taco seasoning.

So these Tacos are savory and spicy – just the way they should be.

To keep your Tacos light, serve them on these low-calorie tortillas. They contain just 15 calories, and they’re low carb too.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 118
• Fats: 2g
• Protein: 19g
• Carbs: 5g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g

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28. Butter Chicken

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Are you craving Indian takeout? Make this Instant Butter Chicken instead.

This dish was created by a trained chef. So, you’re getting restaurant-quality food – without paying the big bucks😊.

You’re getting warmth from the chili powder, turmeric, and ginger root. The heavy whipping cream and butter tone things down.

And the butter sauce is just screaming for rice, or better yet – naan bread. This naan bread here is quite authentic.

To add extra nutrition, serve with a side Garden Salad.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 548
• Fats: 46g
• Protein: 27g
• Carbs: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g

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29. Red Beans and Rice

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Craving more spiciness? Try this Easy Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice.

It’s spicy, tasty, rich, and comforting. You’ll feel like your Spanish grandma made it for you.

The spicy andouille sausage and kidney beans make it super-filling. And the green peppers and celery add some lightness.

Besides being high in protein, this dish contains a ton of fiber. In fact, it provides more than 40% of your daily fiber needs.

And it’s a good source of potassium too. Now, the sodium is on the higher side.

But you could lower the sodium content by using unsalted chicken stock instead.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 379
• Fats: 18g
• Protein: 21g
• Carbs: 34.6g
• Fiber: 10.5g
• Sugar: 6.4g

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30. Chicken Tinga

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Tired of Taco Tuesdays? Make it a Chicken Tinga Tuesday instead.

Chicken Tinga is simply shredded chicken simmered in a spicy chipotle sauce. So, you’re getting lots of bold Mexican flavors.

The smell of the Chicken Tinga may just get the neighbors knocking on your door. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you.

You can serve the Tinga on tortillas or serve it with refried beans. Or, if you’re following a low-carb diet, you can simply serve it on lettuce leaves.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 251
• Fats: 9g
• Protein: 34g
• Carbs: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g

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31. Ground Turkey Quinoa Bowls

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Looking for healthy comfort food? You’ve come to the right place.

These Quinoa Bowls contain ground turkey. So, it’s packed with lean protein, as well as brain-boosting B vitamins.

But this Ground Turkey Quinoa Bowl is definitely not your average tasteless ground turkey dish. That’s because of the seasonings and sauces.

There’s sweetness from the honey and umami from the soy sauce. The taco seasoning and pepper add spiciness.

And the corn and green peas add not only freshness but also sweetness. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 392
• Fats: 7g
• Protein: 29g
• Carbs: 55g
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 13g

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32. Butternut Squash Risotto

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Winter is the perfect time to dig out your favorite comfy sweater. You know, that shapeless one in your closet that you can’t bear to part with.

It’s also the perfect time to indulge in comfort food – like this Butternut Squash Risotto.

This Risotto is everything you want in a Risotto. It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.

And Butternut Squash adds that unexpected sweetness and lightness. It also adds a ton of nutrition.

So you don’t have to make any veggie side dishes. Now that’s how I like to roll.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 288.31
• Fats: 5.16
• Protein: 6.56g
• Carbs: 51.24g
• Fiber: 3.01g
• Sugar: 3.49g

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33. Stir Fry

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I love Stir-Fries, as I’m sure many of you do too. You use just one skillet, and it’s fast and easy.

And Stir Fries are pretty tasty too. But do you know what’s even better than Stir Fry? – Instant Pot Stir Fry.

Your Instant Pot acts like a really deep wok. So you don’t have to work about oil splattering all over your oven.

This Instant Pot Stir Fry is colorful, fresh, and delicious. You’re adding red bell peppers, snow peas, garlic, jalapeno, pineapple, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.

This makes your rice savory, sweet, spicy, and umami. You’ll really love the Asian-Caribbean fusion of flavors. Yum!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 492
• Fats: 12.7g
• Protein: 39.3g
• Carbs: 57.9g
• Fiber: 6.4g
• Sugar:

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34. Chicken Breast

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Do you hate chicken breasts? This Instant Pot Chicken Breast may win you over.

Not only is this chicken breast moist and tender, but it’s also quite flavorful. That’s because you’re using 6 different spices.

Italian seasoning, paprika, coriander, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. So you get a fantastic array of flavors.

And you’re cooking your chicken breast in chicken stock. This adds moisture and tons of flavor.

Serve with some brown rice. Or, if you’re watching your carbs, feel free to add this cauliflower rice.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 282
• Fats: 13g
• Protein: 35g
• Carbs: 2g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 0g

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35. Steak Fajitas

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Weekdays can be super hectic. So when the weekend comes around, you just want to catch up on your favorite shows.

And the next thing you know, you’ve come to the end of the weekend. But you haven’t prepped anything for the coming week.

These Instant Pot Steak Fajitas are for times like this. They take just 12 minutes to make.

And they’re super tasty. That’s because you’re seasoning them with Fajita seasoning.

You’re also cooking them in beef bone broth, lime juice, and onions. So you get deep rich meaty flavors, and your steak is melty-tender.

Besides adding deep meaty flavors, beef bone broth is highly nutritious. It contains several bone-building minerals.

And it contains glutamine which may help your digestive system. It’s also low in calories, making it perfect for weight loss.

Want to give beef bone broth a try?

Per Serving:

• Calories: 256
• Fats: 12.5g
• Protein: 26.8g
• Carbs: 9.2g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g

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36. Peanut Butter Chicken

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Time for some Peanut Butter Chicken. Yes, that wasn’t a typo.

You’re combining peanut butter and chicken – and it totally works. That’s because you’re also adding coconut milk, coconut cream, tomatoes, and tomato paste.

So you get a wonderful mixture of acidity, creaminess, and sweetness. You’re also adding coriander, cinnamon, tamari, and green onions.

This tones down some of the sweetness of the peanut butter.

What’s more, this dish takes just 11 minutes to make. So it’s another “Oops… it’s Sunday night, and I need to meal prep” kind of dish.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 323
• Fats: 19g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbs: 11g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g

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37. Pinto Beans

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Are you on a tight budget? Then you’ll definitely want to make this dish.

Beans are an incredible budget-friendly source of protein. They also contain fiber and iron, which fill you up and keep your energy levels up.

Now you can buy canned beans. But if you want to save even more, buy them dried.

The only downside with dried beans is that they take a ton of time to make. In fact, they can take up to 2 hours to cook.

Plus, you have to remember to soak them overnight. And who has the brain cells to remember all that?

With this Instant Pot Pinto Beans, you don’t have to presoak your beans. They even cook faster.

They also come out tender, not mushy. And they have just the right amount of salt – unlike canned beans.

Want to make your beans even tastier? Feel free to add some jalapenos, garlic, onions, and cumin. Yum!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 342
• Fats: 1g
• Protein: 21g
• Carbs: 62g
• Fiber: 15g
• Sugar: 3g

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38. Vegan Yellow Lentil Dal Tadka

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Looking for another vegan healthy meal prep Idea? This Vegan Yellow Lentil Dal Tadka is for you.

It is really flavorful …. Did I mention that it’s really flavorful? That’s because you’re tempering it.

Tempering is a technique where you cook your spices in hot oil or fat. This makes the flavor of the spices pop.

And boy, do the flavors of this dish pop. You’re getting lots of warmth from the aromatic spices.

Aromatic spices like turmeric, coriander, and cumin. And the red onion, tomatoes, and garlic add sweet, acidic, and savory notes.

What I love most about this dish is that it takes just 25 minutes. That’s much shorter than it takes to cook your typical Indian dish.

Serve with this garlic naan.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 204
• Fats: 1g
• Protein: 14g
• Carbs: 36g
• Fiber: 17g
• Sugar: 3g

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39. Chicken Thighs

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So you come back home after a long day at work. And you need dinner on the table … 25 minutes ago.

But the trouble is, you forgot to defrost those chicken thighs. What do you do?

Make these Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs. There’s no defrosting required – and they cook in just 12 minutes flat.

All you need to make it are salsa and frozen, boneless chicken thighs. Pour your salsa in your Instant Pot.

Then place your chicken thighs on top. Pressure cook for 12 minutes.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 153
• Fats: 4g
• Protein: 22g
• Carbs: 4g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g

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40. Keto Beef Stew

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You just want some good old-fashioned comfort food when you’re in a deep freeze. You know, the type your grandma used to make.

The last thing you want is a Keto Beef Stew – because it’s missing the carbs. And comfort food is all about the carbs, right?

This Keto Beef Stew won’t leave you feeling deprived. You’ve got melt-in-your-mouth beef.

And it’s simmered in a tasty beef broth with a medley of veggies. These include green beans, onions. And celery.

But it’s the turnips that give the stew its “carby” feel and taste. Turnips are a great low-carb alternative to potatoes.

Besides being low in carbs, they’re good for you too. They’re rich in Vitamin C.

They also contain folate, which helps make your DNA.

And don’t throw away your turnip leaves either. They’re even more nutritious.

Just one cup of chopped turnip leaves provides 115% of your daily Vitamin K needs. Now, that’s a ton of Vitamin K!

Check out more low calorie meal prep ideas!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 186
• Fats: 8g
• Protein: 21g
• Carbs: 6g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g

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41. Turkey Meatballs

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Looking for some more low-carb comfort food? These Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs are a great option.

They’re moist and really flavorful. That’s because you’re seasoning them with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and minced onions.

And you’re cooking them in marinara sauce. So they’re really juicy.

To keep these meatballs low-carb, you’ll be using almond flour as your binder. So make sure you have some available.

If you don’t, you can get some here. You’ll also be using no-sugar-added marinara sauce like Rao’s keto-friendly marinara sauce.

Serve with zucchini noodles or low-carb pasta.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 313
• Fats: 12g
• Protein: 46g
• Carbs: 9g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 3g

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