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If you’re looking for quick and healthy meals, Instant Pot recipes are the way to go. Not only are they incredibly tasty, but they can also be made in a fraction of the time it would take to prepare them in a traditional oven or stovetop. Plus, with the Instant Pot, you can make leaner and healthier meals with less fat and calories. Here are some delicious lean Instant Pot recipes that you can make in no time.

Taco Soup

Taco soup is a great way to enjoy the flavors of tacos in a healthier way. This Instant Pot recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare. All you need is ground turkey, black beans, diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, and taco seasoning.

To make the soup, start by adding the ground turkey to the Instant Pot and use the sauté function to cook it until it’s no longer pink. Next, add in the black beans, diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, and taco seasoning. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Once the timer goes off, quick release the pressure, open the lid, and stir the soup. Serve it with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Turn the Instant Pot on and select the sauté function.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
  4. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. Once the timer goes off, quick release the pressure, open the lid, and stir the soup.
  6. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Equipment:

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Ladle

Notes:

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd. You can also add other ingredients, such as corn, bell peppers, or jalapenos, to make it even more flavorful. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this recipe in a slow cooker instead.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 220
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Protein: 20g

Recipe Tips:

If you’d like to make this soup even leaner, you can substitute the ground turkey for ground chicken or lean ground beef. You can also use reduced-fat cheese, sour cream, and other toppings to make it even healthier. If you’d like to add some extra flavor, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste or a can of green chiles to the soup.

These lean Instant Pot recipes are a great way to enjoy tasty and healthy dishes without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. With the Instant Pot, you can make delicious meals in a fraction of the time, and you can make them even healthier by using leaner ingredients. So the next time you’re looking for a quick and healthy meal, give these lean Instant Pot recipes a try.


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