13 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes for Quick, Flavor-Packed Meals

Pressure Cooker Asian Pork Cabbage Bowl

Our Test Kitchen really amped up the bold flavors with this healthy Instant Pot recipe. Pork shoulder is infused with fresh ginger, soy sauce, lemongrass, and garlic to really wake up those tastebuds. Enjoying the tender meat over fresh cabbage and veggies keeps this recipe grain-free, yet super filling.

Moroccan Chicken and Cauliflower Stew

North-African spices cumin, ginger, and cinnamon combine with tomatoes to make the base of this healthy Instant Pot dinner recipe. The one-pot meal sears the chicken first before a quick 12-minute cook under pressure. Serve over hot couscous topped with parsley and toasted almonds.

Pressure Cooker Black Bean and Spinach Burritos

Black beans are the plant-based protein star in this healthy vegetarian Instant Pot recipe. Combined with whole-grain farro and spinach, it's tasty enough to satisfy the meat-eaters in the family, too. Wrap it all up with avocado, lime, and cilantro for a burrito that's better than anything you can get in a drive-thru.

Beef and Broccoli

Satisfy those takeout cravings by making this healthy Instant Pot recipe. We season the Asian-inspired dish with coconut aminos to keep the meal gluten-free while still giving that umami flavor you love from soy sauce (you can totally use soy sauce here if that's all you have). The beef quickly cooks in just 7 minutes for a 30-minute meal that you'll happily add to the regular dinner menu.

Pressure Cooker Indian-Spiced Chicken

Boneless chicken thighs, curry powder, and coconut milk star in this Indian-inspired dinner recipe. Keep this healthy Instant Pot dinner idea low-carb (and Paleo-friendly) by serving the cozy chicken over a bed of cauliflower rice.

Pressure Cooker Autumn Apples and Pork

We already know apples and pork make an irresistible combination. Now you can enjoy the fall dinner in the form of an easy healthy Instant Pot recipe. The pork tenderloin only needs 2 minutes of cook time in the pressure cooker before quickly cooking the apples in the same pot. Serve over a bed of spinach for a quick, healthy meal you'll crave even when the leaves aren't changing colors.

Pressure Cooker Ham and Mixed Bean Soup

This healthy Instant Pot soup will be the perfect addition to your winter dinner menu. The mixed dried beans absorb tons of flavor from the smoked pork, vegetables, and herbs in the pot. Bonus: This cozy soup freezes well, so you can make a big pot and enjoy leftovers for up to two months.

Pressure Cooker Spanish Chickpeas and Tomatoes over Rice

Dried chickpeas and beans are a great budget-friendly plant-based protein to keep in the pantry. In this healthy Instant Pot recipe, the chickpeas are cooked in a tantalizing blend of spices used in a lot of Spanish dishes including smoked paprika, coriander, oregano, and dill. The result is a smoky, rich, and satisfying all-in-one vegetarian meal.

Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast

Planning a holiday meal for a smaller crowd this year? Skip roasting the whole bird in favor of cooking just the turkey breast with this healthy pressure cooker recipe. Seasoned with the traditional Thanksgiving flavors and veggies, you'll have a stunning main dish ready for the table in just over an hour.

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Pressure Cooker Lemon and Dill Fish Packets

A healthy pressure cooker dinner that comes together fast and with minimal cleanup is our kind of meal. Wrapping up tilapia or cod fillets into little packages with herbs, lemon, and butter is an easy way to infuse flavor into your seafood meal fast. Complete the meal with one of our quick veggie sides while the fish is pressure cooking.

Garlic-Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

Ginger, garlic, apple juice, and brown sugar make the most delicious seasoning for pork in this healthy pressure cooker recipe. Pile up the tasty filling onto butterhead lettuce with crunchy toppers (we like shredded carrots, radishes, and peanuts) for a delicious low-carb meal.

Thai Turkey Meat Loaf

Bet you've never had meat loaf like this before! Not only is it made with ground turkey for a leaner take on the comfort food, it's also spiced with jalapeños, fish sauce, and ginger for bold Thai-inspired flair. Glazed with sweet chili sauce, this is a healthy Instant Pot recipe you'll make on repeat.

Mediterranean Chicken and Wheat Berry Salad

Up your whole-grain intake with this healthy Instant Pot recipe. The Mediterranean dish features fresh parsley, mint, and lemon for bright, herbal flavor in every bite. You can easily swap the chicken for shrimp here to change things up.