Ninety-nine percent sure you've heard enough about the keto diet to know that fat = allowed, and carbs = not really. But here's something you may not know: An Instant Pot (the kitchen contraption that's a pressure cooker-slash-slow cooker-slash a bunch of other things) makes following the keto diet infinitely easier.
“The beauty of the Instant Pot is that you can make one-pot meals, which is the perfect way to make sure you’re getting all of the nutrients you need on the keto diet,” says Samantha Rigoli, RD, a New York City-based nutritionist and founder of Healthy to the Core.
Another bonus: The Instant Pot is great for big-batch cooking, which is also key for keto diet success. “You have to be prepared when you’re doing this diet, because you can’t just run out without thinking and grab a bagel," says Rigoli. "Cooking keto-friendly dishes in advance is a huge help so you always have something on-hand."
To make sure you’re choosing the healthiest recipes to make in your Instant Pot, go for the ones that have whole, fresh ingredients, like chicken and low-starch veggies, plus healthy fats like avocados and olive oils, suggests Rigoli. Need some inspo? These keto Instant Pot recipes are a solid starting point.
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Keto Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Instant Pot Dish
Cauliflower, chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, and cheese. Serve it as a casserole for dinner or pair with celery sticks and dip.
Per serving: 344 calories, 25 g fat (12 g saturated), 8 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 779 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein.
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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
This creamy, cheesy, buttery soup is all your soup dreams come true (plus, it has a serving of veggies!).
Per serving: 276 calories, 23.8 g fat, 7.8 g carbs, 2.7 g fiber, 11.8 g protein.
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3
Chicken Cacciatore
You don't need pasta to do Italian-style meals right.
Per serving (1 thigh with 1/2 cup sauce): 133 calories, 3 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 10.5 g carbs, 273 mg sodium, 5 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.
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4
Low-Carb Buffalo Chicken Soup
Cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and half and half take this bar bites-inspired soup to new levels.
Per serving: 270 calories, 16 g fat, 4 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 0.4 g fiber, 27 g protein.
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5
Instant Pot Keto Carrot Cake
Yes, you can have dessert! Almond flour and the sugar substitute erythritol keep this keto-friendly. Get it.
Per serving: 268 calories, 25 g fat (10 g saturated), 6 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.
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6
This Cookbook Is Here To Satisfy All Your Carb Cravings
Want serious results on the keto diet, but can't imagine a world without bread?! This new cookbook, filled with more than 100 recipes, is for YOU!
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Keto Crack Chicken
Chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions, and ranch seasoning. You’ve been warned.
Per serving: 437 calories, 28 g fat, 5 g carbs, 420 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 41 g protein.
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8
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken With Garlic
Serve with a side of green veggies and you’re good to go with this Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Per serving: 558 calories, 46 g fat (15 g saturated), 6 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 268 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.
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9
Instant Pot Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff
This hearty, warming recipe is perfect for fall.
Per serving: 321 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated), 9 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 690 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 33 g protein.
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10
Creamy Salsa Chicken
Salsa plus cream cheese sauce makes for a rich, super-tasty dish.
Per serving: 310 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated), 4 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 720 mg sodium, 43 g protein.
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11
Paleo Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Lots of spices make this rich chicken dish craveable. Serve over cauliflower rice.
Per serving: 339 calories, 25 g fat (10 g saturated), 6 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 745 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.
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12
Instant Pot Cheesy Steak Taco Soup
It’s basically the best way to do taco Tuesday.
Per serving: 527 calories, 27 g fat (11 g saturated), 12 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 1049 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 55 g protein.
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13
Keto Low-Carb Chili
Best part is the healthy sprinkle of cheese. You won’t even miss the beans.
Per serving: 306 calories, 18 g fat, 13 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 23 g protein.
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14
Instant Pot No-Noodle Lasagna
With such a legit meat sauce, no one will miss the noodles.
Per serving: 365 calories, 25 g fat (13 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 808 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein.
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15
Instant Pot Low-Carb Cheesecake
Add "make dessert" to the list of amazing things an Instant Pot can do.
Per serving: 268 calories, 24 g fat (15 g saturated), 3 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 240 mg sodium, 7 g protein.
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16
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Bookmark this because spaghetti squash makes the perfect base for a meal. Just add your favorite protein and sauce on top.
Per serving: 31 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 20 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.
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17
Instant Pot Keto Creme Brulee
Just because you’ve gone keto, doesn’t mean you should miss out on this French delight.
Per serving: 337 calories, 34 g fat (19 g saturated), 3 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 38 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 4 g protein.
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18
The Easiest Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe
No need to be intimidated by cooking a whole bird when you’ve got the Instant Pot.
Per serving: 460 calories, 34 g fat (8 g saturated), 2 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 185 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 32 g protein.
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Instant Pot Greek Chicken
Juicy chicken thighs hang out in a bath of lemony, herby marinade before getting the Instant Pot treatment. Serve alongside a bed of sautéed greens and top with a few olives.
Per serving: 433 calories, 34 g fat (8 g saturated), 6 g carbs, 1040 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein.
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Ridiculously Tasty & Speedy Instant Pot Carnitas
Get some great keto-friendly tortillas and stuff them to the max with carnitas. Ridiculously tasty, indeed.
Per serving: 272 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 2 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 1282 mg sodium, 30 g protein.
