These Healthy Instant Pot Rice Bowls make great meal prep lunches or delicious dinners! Mix and match toppings to create your perfect bowl.
Instant Pot Rice Bowls
Looking for an easy meal prep lunch or delicious dinner? Look no further than these Instant Pot Rice Bowls! They consist of rice, vegetables, and protein so they’re a healthy and satisfying meal. Make restaurant-worthy burrito bowls, biryani and more with these simple straight-forward recipes! Don’t forget to mix and match toppings to customize your bowl.
Chicken Bowls
Chicken’s an easy addition to any of these rice bowls! Try cilantro lime rice to coconut rice and everything in between. Remember you can also swap out proteins if you don’t have any chicken breasts lying around!
Creamiest Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is super creamy and delicious – no soup can required! Just add frozen veggies, sour cream and cheese.
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Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3411IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 1mg
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 Mexican Rice {Meal Prep}
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Mexican Rice is perfect for meal prep and tastes just like your favourite chicken burrito bowl with Tex Mex toppings!
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Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2350IU | Vitamin C: 184mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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 Chicken Fried Rice
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is a healthier spin on the takeout dish – it uses frozen veggies so it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.9mg
Instant Pot Greek Chicken & Rice
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Greek Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious dump dinner made with crunchy veggies, feta and Mediterranean flavours.
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Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
The Easiest Instant Pot Butter Chicken
30 minutes
This is the Easiest Instant Pot Butter Chicken – it’s creamy, delicious and tastes just like Indian takeout. Plus, it’s ready in 30 minutes!
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Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.3mg
Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken with pineapple is a one pot rice dish with a 5-ingredient sauce – it tastes just like takeout!
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Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1931IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a delicious Indian-inspired rice dish filled with spices and frozen veggies then topped with yogurt.
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Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2493IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Orange Chicken {Panda Express Copycat}
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Orange Chicken is a one-pot dump dinner with rice and broccoli that tastes just like the version from Panda Express.
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Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy takeout-inspired dish complete with a sticky sweet sauce that’s made using pantry staples.
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Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1340mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and easy takeout fakeout, and all the sauce ingredients can be found in your pantry!
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Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
Beef Bowls
Here are some of my favourite restaurant copycat recipes! You can make Korean-inspired beef with rice or a copycat Chipotle barbacoa beef burrito bowl!
Instant Pot Mongolian Beef {Quick & Easy}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Mongolian Beef is a healthier version of your favourite Chinese takeout dish – plus, it's ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1101mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3300IU | Vitamin C: 75.9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3.4mg
Instant Pot Korean Beef
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Korean Beef can be used for tacos or turned into delicious bowls – just add rice, kimchi and sriracha mayo!
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Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1510mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
The Easiest Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
30 minutes
This is the Easiest Ever Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe made with a takeout-inspired sauce, steamed broccoli and a side of rice.
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Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1281mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 135.5mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2.9mg
Easy Instant Pot Pepper Steak via The Girl on Bloor
This Easy Instant Pot Pepper Steak is a delicious 30-minute dinner idea that is packed with bell peppers, onions, sirloin steak and a tasty soy-pepper sauce!
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Instant Pot Barbacoa Bowls {Chipotle Copycat} via The Girl on Bloor
These Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef Burrito Bowls are just like the kind you get at Chipotle! Using a natural pressure release the beef stays tender, flavourful and delicious!
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Seafood or Vegetarian Bowls
On a pescatarian or vegetarian diet? Make these rice bowls! They’re got a variety of protein ranging from shrimp to pinto beans or chickpeas.
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
Easy Instant Pot Jambalaya {Meal Prep}
40 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Jambalaya is filled with turkey sausage, shrimp and a Cajun-inspired sauce – it’s a great weeknight dinner idea!
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Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1309mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 103.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3.1mg
Instant Pot Pinto Bean {+ Bowl Idea!}
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 Chickpea Curry {Vegan}
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Chickpea Curry with coconut milk is a healthy one-pot vegan meal made using pantry staples – it’s great for meal prep!
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Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 11200IU | Vitamin C: 146mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 8.3mg
Instant Pot Dal {Curried Lentil Stew}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Dal is a hearty Indian-inspired curried lentil stew that's bursting with flavour and delicious spices – plus, it's vegan!
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Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2421IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 6mg
Easy Instant Pot Chana Masala {Chickpea Curry}
30 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Chana Masala is a delicious and hearty vegetarian dish. It’s a tomato-based Indian chickpea curry with lots of spice!
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Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2010IU | Vitamin C: 10.4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3.9mg
