Best healthy dish to prepare in pressure cooker

Golbat
Golbat Posts: 276 Member
edited November 13 in Social Groups
I find myself wanting to make things in the pressure cooker that aren't that healthy and therefore where I can only have a small portion. Like everyone else in my family has it as a large part of their meal, and I have a small portion with some salad or something on the side.

What are some things you make that are really healthy?

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  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    My mom and sister came over last night and we did this recipe for artichokes as an appetizer. It was great! hippressurecooking.com/steamed-artichokes-a-pressure-cooker-classic/
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    I also made this not too long ago with chicken breast. I really enjoyed it. magicskillet.com/recipe/pressure-cooker-chicken-piccata-with-lemon-and-capers/
  • debhaley1
    debhaley1 Posts: 45 Member
    I poach chicken breasts in the IP and use it for everything all week. I also do my hard boiled eggs in my IP 5 minutes pressure, 5 minutes NR, 5 minutes in cold bath, perfect every time. Last night I took frozen pork chops bone in, added onion, mushrooms 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup water and a can of cream of mushroom soup and pressure cooked 15 minutes. I ate a pork chop and had some vegies, it was great. I love how tender meat comes out in these pots. Won't be trading it in for anything else in my near future.
  • Golbat
    Golbat Posts: 276 Member
    Poaching chicken breasts is a great idea!
  • lizandrashaw
    lizandrashaw Posts: 154 Member
    I made quinoa in my Instant Pot today to add to my salads this week. Fast and easy. 8 minutes on manual, quick release at the beep.
  • SouthernPeach1
    SouthernPeach1 Posts: 21 Member
    This is a recipe for "Pressure Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos" that's on my to-try list. http://nomnompaleo.com/post/143765161843/pressure-cooker-salsa-chicken-tacos
  • Golbat
    Golbat Posts: 276 Member
    I love quinoa but for some reason I'm afraid to make it. LOL
  • twinklepies
    twinklepies Posts: 35 Member
    I do 1lb of pork loin for 10 minutes. You can shred it or slice it after and add any kind of sauce in smaller amounts. Sometimes I add vegetables that take 10 minutes as well; medium new potatoes, large chunks of carrots, squash chunks, sweet potato. Rub the pork with spices, or just salt and pepper. I usually add about a cup of water as well.
  • lvalente1
    lvalente1 Posts: 17 Member
    Can't beat steel cut oats... I triple the recipe and add sliced apples and cinnamon. I start it in the morning, jump on the elliptical while it cooks, make coffee, and it's done! Lasts at least a couple of days and is great to add fresh fruit on top. I have also poached chicken breasts like above poster. They were a great texture, but bland! Do you season the water or the breast if you poach?

  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    When I poach chicken I add some onion, celery, carrot and black peppercorns.
  • rnnursebarb
    rnnursebarb Posts: 12 Member
    Looking for more recipes for your Instant pot?
    skinnytaste.com
    pressurecookingtoday.com
    hippressurecooking.com

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