Instant Pot Recipes

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

A combination I would not have thought of, but it works. Thanks, Jeremy!Start to finish: 30 minutes +/- 1 T olive oil 1 T butter1/2 small onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 16-oz box small pasta (bow ties, elbow noodles, etc.)1 large...

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Beef + Bean Chili

Spicy, hearty and satisfying. This version takes a fair amount of work, but it's worth the effort. Start to finish: 2 hours 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed2 3/4 tsp salt1 bay leaf2-4 T bacon fat or olive oil2 pound ground beef2 large Spanish onions, diced (4 cups)2...

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Chicken Soup with Dill

Comforting and filled with large chunks of chicken, carrots and celery. Start to finish = 1 hour 1 3 1/2 - 4 1/4 lb chicken1 quart chicken stock1-4 garlic cloves, smashed1 tsp black peppercorns1 bay leaf5 sprigs fresh dill3 sprigs fresh parsley3 sprigs fresh...

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Steelcut Oatmeal in the Instant Pot

Be sure to use regular oats, not quick-cooking. Prep: 1 minute; start to finish 15 minutes 1 cup steel cut oats3 cups water Put the oats and water in the Instant Pot.Close the lid and vent.Set for 3 minutes.When oats are finished cooking, turn off and let pressure...

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CSA Challenge: Instant Pot Ratatouille

This checks a lot of boxes - zucchini, eggplant, tomato, peppers, onion. And it's quick! Cut the vegetables into similar sized pieces. Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 T extra-virgin olive oil1 onion, dicedSalt and freshly ground pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp dried...

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CSA Challenge: Beets in the Instant Pot

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...

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Chicken Noodle Soup in the Instant Pot

Quick, easy, and forgiving. Change up the vegetables, pasta, etc. for endless variety. Prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 30 minutes; start to finish: 45 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced3 carrots, peeled and diced3 stalks celery,...

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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...

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