Low-Carb Instant Pot Recipes
Are you looking for tasty low-carb meals that you can make quickly and easily in your Instant Pot? Look no further! In this blog post, we’ll be sharing some delicious recipes that you can make in your Instant Pot in just a few minutes. All of these recipes are low-carb and will help you stick to your diet. So, let’s get started!
Low-Carb Chicken and Rice
This low-carb chicken and rice dish is a great way to get some healthy and delicious food on the table in no time. This dish is loaded with protein and fiber, and it can be served as a main course or as a side dish. The best part is, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. Here’s what you’ll need:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken cubes and cook until they’re lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and chicken broth to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper and stir again.
- Close and seal the Instant Pot and set it to the “rice” setting. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release the rest of the pressure and open the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Equipment:
- Instant Pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Fork
Notes:
This recipe can be easily customized to suit your tastes. Try adding different vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms. You can also substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth to make this dish vegetarian.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 295
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 28g
Recipe Tips:
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this dish in a slow cooker. Just sauté the chicken in a skillet, then add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
Low-Carb Chili
This low-carb chili is not only delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients and your Instant Pot and you’ll have a hearty and flavorful meal in no time! Here’s what you’ll need:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions:
- Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the Instant Pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, red beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
- Add the beef broth to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Close and seal the Instant Pot and set it to the “manual” setting for 15 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release the rest of the pressure and open the lid. Give the chili a stir and serve.
Equipment:
- Instant Pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Skillet
Notes:
This chili can be easily customized to suit your taste. Try adding different vegetables, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms. You can also add different types of beans, such as white beans or kidney beans.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 404
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 26g
Recipe Tips:
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this chili in a slow cooker. Just sauté the vegetables and beef in a skillet, then add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. You can also use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
So, there you have it! Two delicious and easy low-carb recipes that you can make in your Instant Pot. Both recipes are packed with protein and fiber, and they’re perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook. Give them a try and let us know what you think in the comments below!
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