Looking for an easy meal to throw together? Try these 5-ingredient Instant Pot recipes! Make breakfast, sides and complete dinners.
5-Ingredient Instant Pot Recipes
The Instant Pot can be a lifesaver when it comes to getting dinner table on the fast each night. However, some recipes require too many ingredients. When you’re looking for a weeknight dinner, simplicity is key. With a kitchen stocked with the essentials (things like salt, pepper and olive oil), you’ll be able to make these 5-ingredient recipes easily! Less is indeed more when it comes to cooking these meals.
Breakfast Recipes
Start your day off with one of these easy Instant Pot breakfast recipes! They’re healthy ideas that require just a handful of ingredients.
Instant Pot Egg Bites {5 Ingredients!}
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Egg Bites are a great grab-and-go breakfast and only contain 5 ingredients – plus, they’re so easy to customize!
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Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Oatmeal {Perfect Every Time!}
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe will change how you make this breakfast staple – it's perfect every time! Don't forget your fave toppings.
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Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Rice Pudding {Thick + Creamy}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Rice Pudding is a deliciously creamy and easy dessert! All you need is white rice, milk, sugar and vanilla.
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Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs turn out perfectly every time! There are instructions for hard boiled eggs, plus how to use them.
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Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.8mg
No-Fail Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs
5 minutes
These Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs are so easy! Use my foolproof method to meal prep these eggs with perfectly jammy yolks for breakfast.
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Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 774IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Applesauce {Quick + Easy}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Applesauce is the perfect way to use up apples if you bought too many – plus, it’ll make your house smell amazing!
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Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Sides & Appetizers
If you’re looking for a side dish, try one of these options! You’ll be able to whip them up in no time with stuff you already have in the pantry.
Instant Cilantro Lime Rice {+ Burrito Bowl Idea}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is better than Chipotle's! Read on for my burrito bowl recipe with chicken, beans, corn, and peppers.
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Calories: 952kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 2432mg | Potassium: 1534mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1706IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 5mg
Instant Pot Sushi Rice {+ Sushi Bowls!}
1 hour 25 minutes
This Instant Pot Sushi Rice recipe is the best way to make this Japanese dish. Learn how to make sushi rice and build your own sushi bowls!
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Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Coconut Rice
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Coconut Rice is super flavourful thanks to the coconut milk. Top it with peanut chicken and mango salsa for a full meal!
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Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Pinto Beans {No Soak + Ways to Use Them}
55 minutes
Making pinto beans in the Instant Pot is so easy! Learn how to make them (no soaking required) and healthy meal ideas.
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Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1285mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Black Beans {No Soak + Bowl Idea}
1 hour 10 minutes
These Instant Pot Black Beans are SO easy and there's no soaking required! Read on for my bonus Tex Mex Black Bean Burrito Bowls recipe.
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Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 1518mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 5mg
Easy Instant Pot Lentils {10 Minutes!}
25 minutes
These Easy Instant Pot Lentils are ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re cooking red or green lentils, they’re super simple to make!
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Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 4mg
Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables {Quick + Easy}
15 minutes
These Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables are super easy to make and a foolproof method that will give you the perfect veggies every time.
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Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 1133mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7035IU | Vitamin C: 299.2mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2.1mg
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes {Fully Loaded}
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes turn out perfectly every time! Follow these easy steps then load them up with toppings for a quick meal.Â
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Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 19000IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes {Super Creamy}
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the creamiest, most delicious mashed potatoes you'll ever eat – and they're ready in just 20 minutes!
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Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
40 minutes
These Instant Pot Baked Potatoes come fully loaded with bacon, cheddar, sour cream and chives – and they cook way faster than in the oven!
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Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 1249mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 80.9mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3.1mg
The Easiest Instant Pot Hummus
20 minutes
This is the Easiest Instant Pot Hummus! All you need are canned chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic – it's ready in minutes!
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Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
Main Dishes
Believe it or not, you can make some amazing main dishes with just 5 ingredients or less! These dinner recipes are simple, but you can add as many toppings or seasonings as you’d like to jazz them up.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken {Meal Prep}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is perfect for meal prep – just throw some chicken in the Instant Pot with taco seasoning and salsa and enjoy!
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Instant Pot Ground Beef {Fresh or Frozen}
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Ground Beef is so easy to make – read on for ideas on how to use it, plus how to pressure cook frozen ground beef!
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Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 409mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe is SO easy! The chicken and potatoes cook at the same time with an easy honey mustard sauce.
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Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos
25 minutes
These Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos are so easy and a healthy weeknight dinner idea. You can even use frozen turkey to make them!
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Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs {No Grill!}
30 minutes
These Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs offer a taste of summer all-year round with no grill required. You can even make them with frozen thighs!
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Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup {Vegan}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is a creamy and rich soup that comes together super easily in the pressure cooker – plus, it’s vegan!
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Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 20330IU | Vitamin C: 31.4mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
45 minutes
This is the Easiest Instant Pot Whole Chicken ever! The spice rub is super flavourful and you can cook the veggies at the same time.
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Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8993IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
25 minutes
These Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks are so easy to make – brush them with BBQ sauce and broil in the oven for crispy chicken!
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Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Pasta {Perfect Every Time!}
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Pasta turns out perfectly every time! I also included a bonus Caprese pasta salad recipe you’ll love.
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Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
