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15 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes Under 450 Calories

Published November 4, 2020
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Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom and Kale Pasta
Published November 4, 2020
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Instant Pots are a handy kitchen tool — they help you save precious time in the kitchen and can be used to make everything from hearty soups to overnight oats. These 15 recipes feature up to 50 grams of protein for 450 calories or less per serving.

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1. INSTANT POT CHICKPEA TIKKA MASALA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 317; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 685mg; Carbohydrate: 60g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 6g; Protein 11g

2. INSTANT POT TOFU AND VEGETABLE FRIED RICE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 386; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 46mg; Sodium: 436mg; Carbohydrate: 54g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 14g

3. INSTANT POT LOW-CARB LASAGNA STUFFED PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 447; Total Fat: 27g; Saturated Fat: 11g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 171mg; Sodium: 605mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 41g

4. INSTANT POT BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WHITE BEAN CHILI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 265; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 332mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 14g

5. INSTANT POT CABBAGE AND KIELBASA SOUP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 270; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 28mg; Sodium: 546mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 17g

6. INSTANT POT CHICKEN RAMEN | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 360; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 170mg; Sodium: 612mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 50g

7. INSTANT POT PUMPKIN SOUP WITH CRISPY SAGE LEAVES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 133, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 81mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 4g

8. INSTANT POT CHICKEN ADOBO TACOS WITH PICKLED RED ONIONS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 337; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 139mg; Sodium: 515mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 36g

9. INSTANT POT ROTINI WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 407; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 78mg; Sodium: 707mg; Carbohydrate: 67g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 49g

10. INSTANT POT CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH POLENTA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 370; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 124mg; Sodium: 397mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 43g

11. FAST AND EASY INSTANT POT OATS | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 204; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 345g; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 10g

12. INSTANT POT CREAMY MUSHROOM AND KALE PASTA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom and Kale Pasta

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 391; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 588mg; Carbohydrate: 52g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 10g

13. INSTANT POT HOT WINGS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 269; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 86mg; Sodium: 286mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 20g

14. INSTANT POT FRESH PEA FARROTTO WITH PEA SHOOTS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Instant Pot Fresh Pea Farrotto With Pea Shoots

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 408; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 468mg; Carbohydrate: 57g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 21g

15. INSTANT POT WHOLE CHICKEN | LOVE & ZEST

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 347; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 154mg; Sodium: 170mg; Carbohydrate: 1g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 46g

Originally published March 2020, updated with additional recipes

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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