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10 Everyday Instant Pot Meals Starting at 100 Calories

Published April 9, 2018
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A white bowl filled with rotini pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of tofu, sautéed spinach, bell peppers, and sundried tomatoes. A fork is placed in the bowl. In the background, there is a glass of water, a wooden board featuring an Instant Pot nearby, a garlic clove, and a block of cheese. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published April 9, 2018
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The Instant Pot can achieve things a slow cooker or rice cooker alone cannot. Recent models include functions such as a slow cooker, rice cooker, cake maker, yogurt maker, steamer, warmer, sterilizer and pressure cooker. These 10 delicious recipes offer instant (pot) gratification for breakfast, lunch or dinner — all at around 400 calories or less.

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

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 407; Total Fat: 11.2g; Saturated Fat: 2.5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g; Cholesterol: 78.6mg; Sodium: 707mg; Carbohydrate: 66.6g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 4.1g; Protein: 48.5g

2. CHILI GARLIC INSTANT POT NOODLES  | PINCH OF YUM

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 274; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 44mg; Sodium: 751mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 23g

3. INSTANT POT OATMEAL  | COTTER CRUNCH

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 300; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 17mg; Sodium: 144mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 8g

4. INSTANT POT SPLIT PEA SOUP  | BOWL OF DELICIOUS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 190; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 29mg; Sodium: 452mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 11g

5. INSTANT POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN  | FIT FOODIE FINDS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 338; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 54mg; Sodium: 167mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 15g

6. INSTANT POT MUSHROOM RISOTTO  | DAMN DELICIOUS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 100; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 4mg; Sodium: 255mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 6g

7. INSTANT POT TURKEY MEATBALL & DITALINI SOUP  | SKINNYTASTE


Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 263; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 87mg; Sodium: 535mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 27g

8. INSTANT POT SALSA CHICKEN & BROWN RICE  | THE HONOUR SYSTEM

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 200; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 402mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 16g

9. CAJUN SHRIMP, RED BEANS & SORGHUM  | CLEAN EATING

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 391; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 119mg; Sodium: 580mg; Carbohydrate: 58g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 29g

10. INSTANT POT CHICKEN & YELLOW RICE  | LOVE & ZEST


Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 233; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Sodium: 219mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 27g

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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