These Easy Low Carb Instant Pot Recipes make the best weeknight dinners for anyone looking to cut back on carbs, but not on flavour!
Low Carb Recipes for the Instant Pot
If you’ve been looking to cut back on carbs (perhaps you’re on the keto diet?), look no further! These low carb Instant Pot recipes are so delicious, you won’t feel like you’re missing out on starches like pasta, rice, or potatoes. They’re all quick to make and use healthy ingredients such as lean meats, eggs, and vegetables. That’s not all – you can also meal prep them!
Chicken & Turkey Recipes
Poultry can be great a source of protein for a low carb diet. Try everything from buffalo chicken served with carrots and celery to an egg roll in a bowl.
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
30 minutes
These Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas are super flavourful and perfect for your weekly meal prep. They come together in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 120.5mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Acorn Squash {Stuffed Acorn Squash}
45 minutes
This Instant Pot Acorn Squash is stuffed with turkey sausage, red pepper, red onion and kale for a healthy and festive fall dinner idea!
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Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 1309mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3425IU | Vitamin C: 84.6mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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 Buffalo Chicken
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken is super easy to make with buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese – serve it with carrot sticks and celery!Â
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Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 2427mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5684IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken is made with the most delicious and buttery lemon garlic sauce. It’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1175IU | Vitamin C: 142mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
40 minutes
This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a delicious spin on the classic made with green chilis, white beans and shredded chicken!
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Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl {Low Carb} via The Girl on Bloor
This Low Carb Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl with ground chicken and coleslaw mix is a delicious Chinese takeout-inspired dinner idea that comes together in less than 30-minutes!
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Beef & Pork Recipes
Red meat is a staple in many low carb meals! These recipes, ranging from lettuce wraps to tacos, will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Instant Pot Carnitas {Tender + Crispy}
1 hour 30 minutes
This Instant Pot Carnitas meat is so tender – crisp it up with a few minutes under the broiler. Serve in tacos, burritos, or meal prep bowls!
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Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
Easy Instant Pot Cabbage and Bacon
20 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Cabbage and Bacon is the ultimate side dish that’s ready in less than 20 minutes and made healthier with turkey bacon!
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Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Taco Meat {+Taco Salad Jars}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Meat is the perfect filling for taco salad jars. Make it with your choice of ground beef, chicken or turkey!
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Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 15.7mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Korean-Inspired Instant Pot Short Ribs
1 hour 20 minutes
These Korean-Inspired Instant Pot Short Ribs are made with the most flavourful marinade. Serve them as lettuce wraps with sesame slaw!
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Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3950IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash is super easy to make and cooks in just 5 minutes under pressure! Serve with meat sauce for a full meal.
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Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3020IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Instant Pot Mexican Stuffed Peppers {Low Carb}
40 minutes
These Instant Pot Mexican Stuffed Peppers with ground beef are a delicious and low carb meal option with a Mexican twist all made in one pot!
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Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4475IU | Vitamin C: 154mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 4.4mg
Instant Pot Taco Soup
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Soup is an easy and delicious 30-minute soup made with salsa, black beans, corn and other Tex Mex toppings. Leave out the corn and opt for a salsa with less sugar to make it low carb!
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Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1430mg | Potassium: 1210mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg
Vegetarian Recipes
These recipes are proof that you can eat plant-based meals that are low carb, too! Try soups, steamed vegetables, and a fantastic salad.
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 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 Beets {+ Beet Salad}
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Beets turn out perfectly every time. Use the beets to make a tasty salad with arugula, goat cheese and candied walnuts!
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Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
Creamy Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup
30 minutes
This Creamy Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup is velvety smooth. Top it with bacon, sour cream and chives for a delicious low-carb dinner! Â
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Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 74.1mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Cabbage Soup
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Cabbage Soup is full of veggies and antioxidants, making it a nutrient-rich meal that is perfect for a healthy diet!
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Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7277IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 3mg
Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup
30 minutes
This Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup is a classic and comforting soup. All you need are pantry staples that you likely already have on hand!
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Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
