A 7-Day Meal Plan Using Your Instant Pot
Dig out your Instant Pot from the pantry and keep it out on the counter all week, because these dinners are all made in a pressure cooker.
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Sunday: Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty vegetarian stew lets you take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a lovely smoother texture. —Michelle Collins, Suffolk Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups stew with 3/4 cup rice: 497 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 17g protein.
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Monday: Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Bacon White Chili
From the Recipe Creator:
I made a twist on my favorite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick and easy. I like to serve it with avocado, cilantro and onions. —Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 387 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.
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Tuesday: Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
Your family will love the flavorful sauce in this Instant Pot sesame chicken. And you’ll love how quick and easy it is for a weeknight dinner! If you serve gluten-free meals, use tamari instead of soy sauce. — Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 311 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1004mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein.
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Wednesday: Pressure-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this pressure-cooker jambalaya, especially for entertaining. The risotto makes it creamy and delicious. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 396 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Thursday: Pressure-Cooker Stuffed Peppers
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a good-for-you dinner that’s also a meal-in-one classic. Add a salad and, in just moments, call everyone to the table. —Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper: 333 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Friday: Pressure-Cooker Tequila Salsa Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
I had this dish at a local Mexican restaurant when celebrating a friend’s birthday. I fell in love with the spicy, smoky flavor from the tequila and decided to try Instant Pot salsa chicken at home. Boy, was it a success! It’s also great stuffed into flour tortillas or for making nachos. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 187 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1107mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
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Saturday: Pressure-Cooker Beef Tips
From the Recipe Creator:
These beef tips remind me of a childhood favorite. I cook them with mushrooms and serve over brown rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. Here’s one of the best Instant Pot recipes for a quick and easy dinner. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 235 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 837mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
