A quick, relatively mess-free way to prepare beets. Start to finish: 35 minutes 3 medium beets, trimmed and unpeeled2 tsp. balsamic vinegar1 tsp. olive or canola oil1/8 tsp. fine sea salt Put 1 to 11/2 cups water into the Instant Pot. Set steamer trivet inside, and...
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Black Beans in the Instant Pot
Easy to make, and no soaking required. Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 pound dry black beans3 cups water1/2 yellow onion, sliced in rounds2 garlic cloves, sliced in half1/2 teaspoon cumin2 teaspoon salt2 bay leaves Place all ingredients in your Instant Pot, turn the...
Mediterranean Couscous with Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas make a crunchy topping for this quick vegetarian meal. Start to finish: Approx 30 minutes. 2 zucchini2 sprigs of thyme1 lemon2 garlic cloves1 can chickpeas3/4 cup Israeli couscous1/2 cup feta cheese4 oz grape tomatoes 2 scallions1 tsp paprika1 1/2...
Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad
A great summer side salad- or a meal. Prep time: 20 minutes; total time: 30 minutes Salad ingredients: 1 cup dry black lentils2 cups spinach, chopped1 cup parsley, chopped1 cup diced, seeded cucumber1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1/3 cup crumbled feta cheesesalt &...
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
Easy, flavorful soup. Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time 4 minutes; Start to finish: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 can kidney beans drained1 can garbanzo beans drained32 oz chicken or vegetable broth (1/2 onion, diced2 stalks celery diced3 carrots sliced into dials1 small...
Honey Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot
Tastes like takeout! Start to finish: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced (about 2 lbs.) Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 2 teaspoons sesame oil...
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce in the Instant Pot
These meat-only meatballs mean no breadcrumbs or other fillers. Sauce is light and delicate, with a few simple ingredients. Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time 15 minutes; Start to finish: 30 minutes Ingredients For the meatballs 1 lb ground beef 1 teaspoon onion powder...
Pasta e Ceci
A soup/stew that's very robust and flexible (the first time I made it, I didn't have time to go to the store, so I used bacon instead of pancetta, skipped the anchovies, added a little more pepper flakes and used a different pasta). Originally from Cooks Illustrated....
Spicy Roasted Broccoli and Pasta
Another great New York Times Cooking recipe. Quick and easy sheet pan dinner. Start to finish: 30 minutes, +/- Ingredients 2 ½ pounds broccoli, cut into bite-size florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon red pepper...
