{"id":4286,"date":"2019-01-21T22:05:05","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T06:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/?p=4286"},"modified":"2019-01-21T22:05:05","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T06:05:05","slug":"instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Healthy Recipes for Family Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#Many_people_are_on_the_lookout_for_a_healthier_way_to_enjoy_food_lose_weight_or_simply_eat_at_home_more_often_Take_charge_of_your_meals_and_learn_how_to_prepare_delicious_food_with_Instant_Pot_healthy_recipes\" title=\"Many people are on the lookout for a healthier way to enjoy food, lose weight, or simply eat at home more often. Take charge of your meals and learn how to prepare delicious food with Instant Pot healthy recipes.\">Many people are on the lookout for a healthier way to enjoy food, lose weight, or simply eat at home more often. Take charge of your meals and learn how to prepare delicious food with Instant Pot healthy recipes.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#Pot_Roast\" title=\"Pot Roast\">Pot Roast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#Rice\" title=\"Rice\">Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#Beans\" title=\"Beans\">Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#Ramen\" title=\"Ramen\">Ramen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#Salmon\" title=\"Salmon\">Salmon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#Pancake\" title=\"Pancake\">Pancake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#1_Beef_Stew\" title=\"1. Beef Stew\">1. Beef Stew<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#2_Instant_Pot_Soup\" title=\"2. Instant Pot Soup\">2. Instant Pot Soup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#3_Ricotta\" title=\"3. Ricotta\">3. Ricotta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#4_Earl_Grey_Oatmeal_with_Rose_Water\" title=\"4. Earl Grey Oatmeal with Rose Water\">4. Earl Grey Oatmeal with Rose Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#5_Moroccan_Sweet_Potato_Soup\" title=\"5. Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup\">5. Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#6_Vegetarian_Chili_Mac\" title=\"6. Vegetarian Chili Mac\">6. Vegetarian Chili Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#7_Egg_Rolls_In_a_Bowl\" title=\"7. Egg Rolls In a Bowl\">7. Egg Rolls In a Bowl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#8_Instant_Pot_Chicken_Recipe\" title=\"8. Instant Pot Chicken Recipe\">8. Instant Pot Chicken Recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#9_Chocolate_Zucchini_Cake\" title=\"9. Chocolate Zucchini Cake\">9. Chocolate Zucchini Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/#10_Greek_Millet_Salad\" title=\"10. Greek Millet Salad\">10. Greek Millet Salad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Many_people_are_on_the_lookout_for_a_healthier_way_to_enjoy_food_lose_weight_or_simply_eat_at_home_more_often_Take_charge_of_your_meals_and_learn_how_to_prepare_delicious_food_with_Instant_Pot_healthy_recipes\"><\/span>Many people are on the lookout for a healthier way to enjoy food, lose weight, or simply eat at home more often. Take charge of your meals and learn how to prepare delicious food with Instant Pot healthy recipes.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This small appliance is an<strong> effective replacement<\/strong> to many appliances such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pressure cooker<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Slow cooker<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rice maker<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Steamer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Yogurt maker<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on what model you get, your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Instant-Pot-Multi-Use-Programmable-Pressure\/dp\/B00FLYWNYQ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=instant+pot&qid=1548121864&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=naturalwire-20&linkId=aa0d9f911e3b2c287fc5d0b9ae9c828b&language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Instant Pot<\/a> can <strong>do even more<\/strong>, such as bake cakes, cook eggs, and sterilize. Its ability to do all of this <strong>without taking up much space<\/strong> on the counter is the magic of the device.<\/p>\n<p>Your food is cooked to perfection, it tastes amazing &#8211; and you can be sure it's healthy, as a bonus.<\/p>\n<p>Don't have an Instant Pot?<\/p>\n<p>No worries! We say\u00a0<em>Instant Pot<\/em>\u00a0healthy recipes\u00a0since that's the <strong>most popular brand<\/strong> available right now. Our content is<strong> not sponsored by the brand<\/strong> in any way. <strong>Any type of pressure cooker<\/strong> you have <strong>will work great<\/strong> with these recipes!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some interesting recipes and benefits of cooking in an Instant Pot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Instant-Pot-Multi-Use-Programmable-Pressure\/dp\/B00FLYWNYQ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=instant+pot&qid=1548121864&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=naturalwire-20&linkId=aa0d9f911e3b2c287fc5d0b9ae9c828b&language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71XFSS0LuAL._SL1280_.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What is the Best Thing to Cook in An Instant Pot?<\/h3>\n<p>There is no simple answer to this question. There are several meals that have become somewhat of a staple in the Instant Pot community because of the<strong> great taste<\/strong> and amazing texture.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some things you should try making as soon as you get your own Instant Pot.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of our favorites:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pot_Roast\"><\/span>Pot Roast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Revered by the community as one of the Instant Pot miracles, this meal is one of the first things you might want to try. The <strong>traditional recipe<\/strong>, while delicious, can take anywhere from <strong>four to eight hours.\u00a0<\/strong>For those of us who don't always plan ahead, using an\u00a0<strong>Instant Pot<\/strong> healthy recipe\u00a0can turn out a pot roast <strong>dinner in just over an hour!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rice\"><\/span>Rice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though there are thousands of recipes for rice from across the globe, the one made in the Instant Pot is one of the best ones you\u2019ll try. Since the Instant pot doesn\u2019t allow much evaporation, you can<strong> cook rice in the one-to-one ratio<\/strong> and make it soft yet lovely for all sorts of meals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beans\"><\/span>Beans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You are probably familiar with the age-old method of <strong>soaking beans overnight.<\/strong> Then you still have to <strong>cook them for ages<\/strong> before you can actually eat them without breaking your teeth. Well, Instant Pot removes the need for that in its entirety. You can start <strong>cooking with dry beans<\/strong> and end up with a meal that\u2019s <strong>ready to eat within an hour.<\/strong> It\u2019s simple, easy, and super tasty.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramen\"><\/span>Ramen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can make ramen in the Instant Pot easily by throwing all of your favorite ingredients into the pot, letting the temperature buildup and pressure to do its job in mixing all of the ingredients. Throw in some noodles and meat for a few minutes near the end and this will by far be <strong>the healthiest ramen you've ever had.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salmon\"><\/span>Salmon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Salmon fillets can <strong>cook within 5 minutes<\/strong> in the Instant Pot if you put them on the steam setting. There are many great recipes online which can enhance the flavor of salmon even further.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pancake\"><\/span>Pancake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Notice that we said pancake &#8211; as in, o<strong>ne large, fluffy pancake<\/strong>. While this recipe may not be practical, it\u2019s definitely tasty. This amazing pancake is full of flavor and it\u2019s really soft. You might not make it every day but it\u2019s certainly worth a try.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4178\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy superfoods vitamins minerals\" width=\"900\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday.jpg 900w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-561x274.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-364x178.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-758x371.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-608x297.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-313x153.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Health Benefits of an Instant Pot<\/h3>\n<p>Pressure cookers aren't just great because <strong>the food tastes amazing<\/strong> and it\u2019s ready lightening fast &#8211; there\u2019s a<strong> host of other benefits.<\/strong> Here are some of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The food naturally <strong>retains nutrients and vitamins<\/strong> which can be lost using traditional methods of cooking.<\/li>\n<li>The Instant Pot can help food <strong>retain excellent texture;<\/strong> some methods result in yummy but mushy food.<\/li>\n<li>Cooking like this eliminates harmful microorganisms.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s convenient to use &#8211; <strong>almost any meal can be cooked faster<\/strong> than usual.<\/li>\n<li>The food coming out of the Instant Pot is <strong>tender and pleasant<\/strong> to eat.<\/li>\n<li>You control the ingredients; unlike eating out, your meal can be <strong>as healthy as you make it.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4299\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot.jpg\" alt=\"Instant pot vs crock pot\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot.jpg 900w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-384x216.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-561x315.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-758x426.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-608x342.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Instant-pot-vs-crock-pot-313x176.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo credit &#8211; Romper<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>How is an Instant Pot Different from a Crock-Pot?<\/h3>\n<p>Many people are looking at the Instant Pot and the Crock-Pot and wondering which one to get.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is even the difference? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aren\u2019t they the same?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Well, in essence, they are not.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Crock-Pot is an appliance that has been a <strong>common household appliance<\/strong> for decades. A favorite by busy people everywhere, the biggest selling point is it <strong>cooks your food while you do something else.<\/strong> You throw a bunch of ingredients in, you plug it in and forget about it. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n<p>Your food cooks at a low temperature for <strong>at least four hours<\/strong>. You can even plug it in in the morning, leave the house for work and come back to a warm, tender meal.<\/p>\n<p>However, Instant Pot is pressure cooking. This appliance is there for the <strong>quick cooking<\/strong> for all of the people who don't have hours to wait. It\u2019s also for anyone who just doesn\u2019t like to prepare meals for a very long time.<\/p>\n<p>While Crock-Pot only has the option of slow-cooking, Instant Pot has many options including the slow cooker, rice cooker, cake cooker and so on.<\/p>\n<p>However, Instant Pot is best at its own thing &#8211; pressure cooking &#8211; and Crock-Pot is best at its own thing which is slow cooking.<\/p>\n<p>If you are thinking of buying one, you should first <strong>consider which one would be more useful<\/strong> for you and your home.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4300\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-Instant-pot-recipes.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Instant pot recipes\" width=\"500\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-Instant-pot-recipes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-Instant-pot-recipes-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-Instant-pot-recipes-364x478.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-Instant-pot-recipes-313x411.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo credit &#8211; Well Plated<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Top 10 Instant Pot Healthy Recipes<\/h3>\n<p>Instant Pot owners have come up with some really amazing recipes over the years. Here are some of our favorite types of Instant Pot healthy recipes:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Beef_Stew\"><\/span>1. Beef Stew<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make this stew, you\u2019ll need about two pounds of beef and about three pounds of vegetables. Chop carrots, onions, potatoes, celery and garlic. Sear the meat on both sides to get a delicious crust. Put it all in the Instant Pot and cover that with tomato paste and spices such as salt, black pepper, thyme, bay leaves, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Close the Instant Pot and turn it on to <em>Stew<\/em> for 35 minutes. This is a hearty and healthy meal for the whole family.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Instant_Pot_Soup\"><\/span>2. Instant Pot Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know you can make soups in the Instant Pot? Soups can be healthy, warm and feed you properly. There are so many great options but you could also make up your own &#8211; just add your favorite ingredients and let it do the job. Feel free to try our favorite minestrone soup!<\/p>\n<p>You will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2 15 oz cans of your favorite broth (beef, chicken, veggie are all fine)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>15 oz can of tomato sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 can each of white bean and red kidney beans<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 lb. of your favorite pasta shell (it's not traditional, but we love\u00a0cavatappi!)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diced tomatoes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Add all ingredients to your pot and let it cook for 10 minutes. Let it depressurize naturally and serve with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Buon Appetito!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ricotta\"><\/span>3. Ricotta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ricotta is rich in protein and with an Instant Pot it takes minutes to get it just right. You can eat it as a single meal or as an addition to another meal. Whatever you choose, you\u2019ll surely be satisfied by this amazing Instant Pot recipe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Earl_Grey_Oatmeal_with_Rose_Water\"><\/span>4. Earl Grey Oatmeal with Rose Water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To add a new kick to your regular oatmeal dish, cook it in the Instant Pot with some Earl Grey tea and rose water for more aroma. You can also add some vanilla extract for sweet everyday eating.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Moroccan_Sweet_Potato_Soup\"><\/span>5. Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Throw some chickpea and sweet potato as well as some turmeric in your Instant Pot and watch it turn all of those ingredients into a creamy, dreamy sweet potato soup. This soup gets an added bonus as you get antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties from the turmeric.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Vegetarian_Chili_Mac\"><\/span>6. Vegetarian Chili Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can cook this entire meal in just five minutes &#8211; beans, pasta and all. It\u2019s quick and easy, a perfect comfort meal for when you need one. Throw in some beans, pasta, cheeses, spices and whatever else you\u2019d like and enjoy this simple meal any day of the week.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Egg_Rolls_In_a_Bowl\"><\/span>7. Egg Rolls In a Bowl<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a fun meal which can be done faster than Chinese delivery can arrive. Use shortcuts like getting bagged chopped veggies &#8211; cabbage and cauliflower, carrots, broccoli and so on. Put eggs and all of that in an Instant Pot and enjoy your quick meal. It\u2019s gluten-free and it has a ton of nutrients and vitamins.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Instant_Pot_Chicken_Recipe\"><\/span>8. Instant Pot Chicken Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and make. Perfect for fast paced weeknights and wowing company alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2 lbs. of chicken breasts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2 tbsp. of butter or extra virgin olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 small onion, chopped<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2 cloves of fresh garlic (or sub 1\/2 tsp. of garlic powder)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 tsp. salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/2 tsp. black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1.4 tsp. cayenne pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 tsp. parsley\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup chicken broth<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Juice of 1 large lemon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sprinkle of thickening agent, such as Wondra or cornstarch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Set your pot to<em> Saute\u00a0<\/em>and melt your butter. Stir in onions, garlic, cayenne, salt, black pepper and cook until onions are soft and translucent. Add your chicken breasts, browning each side for about five minutes. Pour chicken broth and lemon juice and stir to combine.<\/p>\n<p>Lock your lid and securely close steam valve. Press the P<em>oultry\u00a0<\/em>setting and let cook for about 10 minutes. After the pot has naturally depressurized, remove the chicken and set aside. Sprinkle in your thickening agent and pour sauce over chicken breasts. Serve with your favorite veggies, rice, and enjoy!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Chocolate_Zucchini_Cake\"><\/span>9. Chocolate Zucchini Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cake? Zucchini? Instant Pot?<\/p>\n<p>All of these words don\u2019t mix well together, right? Wrong! Chocolate zucchini cake is an excellent way to add veggies to your desserts. And if you swap all-purpose flour for whole-wheat one, you can make your desserts even healthier.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Greek_Millet_Salad\"><\/span>10. Greek Millet Salad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Millet is a Greek salad made with a gluten-free whole grain rich in Magnesium which improves health. You can cook it in the Instant Pot and mix it with some salad elements like tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, dressing and olives. Great healthy meal for any day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Instant Pot is an excellent appliance that has helped many people eat healthier. You can create any recipe in this pot and find an excellent assistant in putting nutritious meals on the table, day after day.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have a favorite Instant Pot healthy recipe that you'd like to share? Let us know your favorite pressure cooker meals down below!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/better\/pop-culture\/7-dietitian-approved-instant-pot-recipes-ncna850691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/better\/pop-culture\/7-dietitian-approved-instant-pot-recipes-ncna850691<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.ca\/everyday-cooking\/blog\/do-you-really-need-an-instant-pot-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.ca\/everyday-cooking\/blog\/do-you-really-need-an-instant-pot-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people are on the lookout for a healthier way to enjoy food, lose weight, or simply eat at home more often. Take charge of your meals and learn how to prepare delicious food with Instant Pot healthy recipes. This small appliance is an effective replacement to many appliances such as: Pressure cooker Slow cooker [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/instant-pot-healthy-recipes-for-family-meals\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":4296,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[102,43,112],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Family-enjoying-meal.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4286"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4286"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4286\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4302,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4286\/revisions\/4302"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}