9 Low Carb Instant Pot Recipes - From Dinner To Dessert! (2024)

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These 9 low carb Instant Pot recipes will take you from dinner to dessert. Most of these recipes can be made in the slow cooker too!

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Growing up my mom used to use her pressure cooker mostly to cook stews. It really made the meat tender. However they seemed terrifying to me. Actually I got a pressure cooker for my wedding and it sat unopened for years because I was afraid I’d misuse it and blow up my house.

Pressure cooking has come along way and the Instant Pot makes it painless. Not only can you pressure cook, you can also use it as a slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, etc. I love it because I know I can make a slow cooker type recipe in a fraction of the time.

Low Carb Instant Pot Recipes To Try

If you don’t have an Instant Pot I’m sure you have at least heard of it. An Instant Pot is essentially a pressure cooker but it also has a few other cool features.I got this Instant Pot a couple years ago and am a big fan. I mostly use mine for cooking meat until it’s nice and tender but I have also made desserts, yogurt, soups and more. Here are 9 low carb Instant Pot recipes and 1 bonus one that will take you from dinner to dessert. Enjoy!

1) Low Carb Asian Shredded Beef

This low carb shredded Asian beef is a breeze to make in the Instant Pot. A versatile dish that you can eat over rice or cauliflower rice or as is. Only 1.1g net carb per serving!

2) Low Carb Vanilla Mousse

This patriotic low carb vanilla mousse is a breeze in the Instant Pot. Decorated with strawberries and blueberries, these cute little jars only have 2.5g net carbs!

This low carb creamy broccoli & cauliflower soup can be made quickly in the Instant Pot. Cheesy and creamy, this low carb soup is full of flavor and a bowl has only 4.7g carbs per bowl.

4) Garlic Ginger Red Cabbage

This garlic ginger red cabbage takes only minutes in the Instant Pot and is full of flavor. An easy, healthy and tasty side dish that would go well with any meat or fish. Each serving is 6.9g net carbs.

5) Low Carb Balsamic Beef

This low carb balsamic beef is a delicious and quick meal to make in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or stovetop. Easy, healthy, tasty and only 2.5g net carbs.

6) Low Carb Cheese Steak Pot Roast

This versatile dish of Low Carb Cheese Steak Pot Roastis an easy dinner you can make in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. For a low carb dinner, eat as is with melted cheese. Howeveryou can also eat it over noodles or rice and then make soup or sandwiches from the leftovers! Only 3.5g net carbs per serving.

7) Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

This low carb chocolate mousse is so easy to make in the Instant Pot you will be making it every week! Only 4.4g net carbs for this chocolatey, creamy treat!

8) Turkey Breast

You don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving to make this Instant Pot Turkey Breast. In an hour or two you have a turkey dinner along with a low carb turkey gravy! Only 0.8g net carb per serving!

9) Easy Shredded Beef Chili

This easy shredded beef chili in the Instant Pot recipe is not only super tasty but very versatile. Eat like you would a bowl of chili or use for quesadillas or burritos. Also tastes great over rice or cauliflower rice. Only 7.1g net carbs and you can alsomake it in the slow cooker.

BONUS Recipe For Instant Pot Meal Prep

One way to stay on track with a low carb diet is meal prep and the Instant Pot is a very useful tool. This recipe for Instant Pot chicken cubes will help you make and freeze cooked chicken cubes for soups, stews, casseroles and more.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed these low carb Instant Pot recipes! Stop by again soon as I will always adding more Instant Pot recipes.

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9 Low Carb Instant Pot Recipes - From Dinner To Dessert! (2024)

FAQs

What foods should not be cooked in an Instant Pot? ›

In fact, there are a handful of foods that just shouldn't be pressure-cooked. Among them are dairy and fried foods, as well as burgers and steaks.

Can you cook multiple things in Instant Pot? ›

Stackable Instant Pot recipes: these are designed to be stacked and cooked together at the same time in the same pressure cooker! These balanced pairings all include one dish cooked in the main pot, along with another “Pot in Pot” (“PIP”) dish cooked in a secondary vessel or steamer basket.

How do you layer food in Instant Pot? ›

Layer Your Ingredients – The best way to avoid the burn with an Instant Pot is to layer your ingredients properly. Add in all the liquid ingredients first and the more dense ingredients to the top. This allows steam to build without scorching things on the bottom. We know it sounds crazy, but never ever stir!

Can you put a bowl in Instant Pot? ›

Instant pot-safe bowls can be made of stainless steel, glass, ceramic, silicone, aluminum, bamboo, or copper.

Why potatoes should not be cooked in pressure cooker? ›

Mostly we boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, but like rice, potatoes also contain a lot of starch. This is the reason why boiling or cooking in this pressure cooker is not considered good for health. If you still plan to use cooker for the same, add a lot of water and wash them thoroughly post cooking.

Can you cook rice and meat at the same time? ›

Adding meat and vegetables to cooking rice is an easy way to create a meal in one pot. It could also be a legume, vegetable, and rice mix. Everything cooks in one pot. The cooking process is simple and needs little attention.

Can you put a Pyrex dish in a pressure cooker? ›

That is commonly done, and yes, any pyrex is fine for it although metal has an advantage in that it wouldn't require extra time. Anytime you use glass, pyrex, ceramic or any other heat absorbent material for "pot in pot" cooking, add ~5 minutes to the time under pressure.

Can I put a glass bowl in a pressure cooker? ›

Oven-tempered glass and metal bowls or pans can be used in a pressure cooker. Beautiful desserts and side dishes can be prepared in a pressure cooker by using individual molds, glass custard cups, metal bowls, pans, soufflé dishes, and springform pans, all of which must be oven safe.

Can I use plastic bowl in pressure cooker? ›

Pressure cookers generate high temperatures and pressure, which can cause plastic to melt or release harmful chemicals. It is important to only use materials that are approved for pressure cooking, such as stainless steel, aluminum, or heat-resistant glass.

What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

Do Instapots make meat tender? ›

The pressure cooker can tenderize the most stubborn cut of meat and turn tough chewy fibers into gelatin, but a few wrong moves can turn meat into a shriveled tasteless lump. Here are my do's and don'ts for getting the most flavor out of your pressure cooked meat. DO brown or broil it.

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