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Instant Pot Homemade Baked Beans Recipe

January 19, 2018 Katie 2 Comments

I’ve always loved baked beans, and this Instant Pot Homemade Baked Beans Recipe is a new version that has become a family favorite. It’s hard to find a good canned variety that isn’t loaded with sugar. So, I created this one that has tons of flavor without the syrupy sweetness of other recipes.

Instant Pot Homemade Baked Beans Recipe

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I use my Instant Pot on a regular basis for tons of recipes, but this is a new favorite. I’ve been adding this over 1/2 cup of rice and eating for a protein packed lunch, but you could also enjoy it alongside other barbecue items if you prefer. It’s super easy, affordable, and delicious.

I use the Instant Pot LUX60, but I’ve also heard great things about the Crockpot 6qt 8-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker. You can also cook in your slow cooker, r stovetop, but I find this to be the best easiest cooking method.

Ingredients for Homemade Baked Beans

1 cup dry pinto beans

1/2 cup dry black beans

1/2 cup dry dark red kidney beans

6 cups vegetable broth

3 cups water

1 onion, diced

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 cups green enchilada sauce (no sugar added and fat-free)

1/4 cup brown mole sauce

3/4 cups barbecue sauce

Directions for Homemade Baked Beans

Combine all ingredients in your Instant Pot Liner and stir to combine.

Place lid and set to seal.

Set to high pressure and cook for 60 minutes.

Once cooking cycle has completed, allow the Instant Pot to naturally pressure release.

Remove lid and stir to combine. Taste for flavor. You may wish to add salt or pepper for more flavor.

Instant Pot Homemade Baked Beans Recipe

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 1 hour

Total time: 1 hour 5 mins

Serves: 10

Ingredients

1 cup dry pinto beans
½ cup dry black beans
½ cup dry dark red kidney beans
6 cups vegetable broth
3 cups water
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups green enchilada sauce (no sugar added and fat-free)
¼ cup brown mole sauce
¾ cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in your Instant Pot Liner and stir to combine.
Place lid and set to seal.
Set to high pressure and cook for 60 minutes.
Once cooking cycle has completed, allow the Instant Pot to naturally pressure release.
Remove lid and stir to combine. Taste for flavor. You may wish to add salt or pepper for more flavor.

Makes 10 servings (1 1/2 cups per serving)

3 SmartPoints on FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans

7 SmartPoints on Beyond the Scale

7 PointsPlus

Homemade baked beans are a perfect meal in themselves or served in smaller portions alongside your favorite veggies and chicken! You could also make these in a Slow Cooker or stovetop. Just cook on high for 5 hours in the slow cooker, and on medium for 2 hours on the stovetop. It’s much easier to use the Instant Pot, but everyone needs options!

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Instant Pot Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

October 24, 2017 Katie 30 Comments

This Instant Pot Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe is a wonderful meal that your whole family is going to love. Easy, affordable, and delicious – this was a hit when Emilee made it for her family! Since I am no longer eating meat, she has been helping me create great Weight Watchers recipes for you, and this is one of her latest!

Instant Pot Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

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One of my favorite things to make has always been a simple pasta dish. Just because you are eating healthier and following Weight Watchers SmartPoints plan doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy pasta. This recipe shows you just how delicious you can make mealtime while still staying within your points plan! Plus, this is an excellent Instant Pot recipe to impress anyone who wonders if an Instant Pot is a good investment. I love my Instant Pot Duo60.

A great way to make this simple meal even more affordable is to take advantage of the Zaycon Foods deals on bulk chicken purchases. When we ate meat, this was our go-to option for much less expensive meats. They offer tons of different options, but their chicken breast deals are the best!

Ingredients for Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed

16oz box penne pasta

2 cups chicken stock (or water)

2 Roma tomatoes, diced

½ red onion, diced

1 cup mushrooms, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced (can use equivalent garlic powder if you prefer)

2 teaspoons Italian seasonings

1 cup low-fat part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

½ cup fat-free cream cheese

Directions for Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta

Add all ingredients to Instant Pot liner, except for cheeses.

Mix well so that pasta is covered in liquid and everything is well combined. (This means that everything has been coated, but not that it is floating in water. So, stick with just the 2 cup measurement)

Place lid and set to seal.

Set to high pressure (manual) for 9 minutes. Once done, allow to NPR (natural pressure release) for 5 minutes.

Once pressure has released, remove the lid and stir in cheeses until well combined and melted.

Serve with additional Parmesan or parsley as desired.

4.5 from 4 reviews

Instant Pot Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Serves: 8

Makes 8 Servings 1½ cup per serving 8 SmartPoints per serving

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
16oz box penne pasta
2 cups chicken stock (or water)
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 cup mushrooms, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced (can use equivalent garlic powder if you prefer)
2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
1 cup low-fat part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup fat-free cream cheese

Instructions

Add all ingredients to Instant Pot liner, except for cheeses.
Mix well so that pasta is covered in liquid and everything is well combined.
Place lid and set to seal.
Set to high pressure (manual) for 9 minutes. Once done, allow to NPR (natural pressure release) for 5 minutes.
Once pressure has released, remove the lid and stir in cheeses until well combined and melted.
Serve with additional Parmesan or parsley as desired.

Makes 8 servings (1 1/2 cup per serving)

10 PointsPlus

6 SmartPoints on FreeStyle or Flex Plans

8 SmartPoints per Serving on Beyond the Scale

Alternate Stovetop Cooking Method:

This could also be cooked easily on the stove top if you prefer. To cook on the stove top, you would need to cook the pasta on the stove top according to package directions. Next, you would add a bit of oil to a large stockpot, cook the vegetables and chicken until done, then combine with already cooked pasta and cheese.

This easy Instant Pot Italian Creamy Chicken Pasta is a great meal that is super kid-friendly. Make this and portion out for your lunches to stay on track with your Weight Watchers diet plan, or divide up and enjoy a family meal that everyone loves. Pasta is a great easy meal that can add to your meal plan with just a few minutes prep work!

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Instant Pot Eggroll in a Bowl

August 12, 2017 Katie 4 Comments

I keep seeing this posted amongst my friends and I decided to try my hand at making an Instant Pot Eggroll in a Bowl. Honestly, I have seen this made with all kinds of vegetables and meats, but I chose a vegetarian option since I was looking for something filling but low in points. On the Weight Watchers SmartPoints plan, this is only 1 SmartPoint per serving!

Instant Pot Eggroll in a Bowl

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Adding in seasoned ground turkey or pork is a common option, and one that would still be low points value if you are watching for Weight Watchers. However, we feel it is totally unnecessary and we love using just this simple recipe for a side dish, or even just a large vegetarian meal.

I use the Instant Pot DUO0 8-in-1 Pot, but you can use whatever version you prefer. I love that this is something I can make in just a few minutes and can add tons of good nutrients, fiber, and flavor to any meal.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Eggroll in a Bowl

4 cups cabbage or cole slaw mix

2 cups shredded carrots

1 can Bean Sprouts (drained and rinsed)

1/2 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce (any generic favorite will work)

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Salt & Pepper to taste (after cooking)

Directions for Instant Pot Eggroll in a Bowl

In medium bowl, mix together sesame oil, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and onion powder

Pour broth into bottom of Instant Pot liner

Pour in cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts.

Cover with sauce mixture, and stir to incorporate well.

Cover and set lid to seal.

Set to manual and adjust to 7 minutes.

Allow to come to pressure and cook for 7 minutes.

Quick release, and remove lid. Stir well and taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5.0 from 1 reviews

Instant Pot Eggroll in a Bowl

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 15 mins

Serves: 12

Ingredients

4 cups cabbage or cole slaw mix
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can Bean Sprouts (drained and rinsed)
½ cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup Teriyaki sauce (any generic favorite will work)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
Salt & Pepper to taste (after cooking)

Instructions

In medium bowl, mix together sesame oil, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and onion powder
Pour broth into bottom of Instant Pot liner
Pour in cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts.
Cover with sauce mixture, and stir to incorporate well.
Cover and set lid to seal.
Set to manual and adjust to 7 minutes.
Allow to come to pressure and cook for 7 minutes.
Quick release, and remove lid. Stir well and taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup

1 SmartPoint per serving

I like doing this for a side dish along with grilled chicken or our Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken recipe. However, if you are vegan or vegetarian, you can easily use this as an entree by eating a larger portion over a bed of brown rice or other whole grain. It is full of flavor, and tons of fiber. That means you’ll stay full longer, and the lower calories and points make it a favorite.

Adding meat to the eggroll in a bowl recipe

While many recipes out there call for browned sausage or ground pork, I prefer this without the meat. As our family transitions from vegetarian to vegan for health reasons, it just makes sense to start off by including recipes like this into our diet. However, if your family is a meat eating/loving family, then you can easily brown some sausage or ground meat of choice and mix into this after it has cooked. Some even grill up some shrimp and toss with this mixture.

Make this eggroll in a bowl recipe easily in your Instant Pot. Using an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker helps eliminate mess in your kitchen, and saves a ton of time!

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Best Pot Roast Recipe for Instant Pot

August 7, 2017 Katie Leave a Comment

One of the things I miss the most about living near my mom is her pot roast. A “Rita Roast” was by far, the best pot roast recipe you’d ever have. There was no competition. I try to duplicate it, and the closest I have come is my Best Pot Roast Recipe for Instant Pot. This is similar to my mom’s recipe, and super easy to finish in just a little more than an hour.

Best Pot Roast Recipe for Instant Pot

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I have an Instant Pot thanks to a great sale last year. One of the first things I made in the Instant Pot was this best pot roast recipe. It was recommended to me by a friend, and I have since tweaked it a bit to make it more like the one I grew up eating. While nothing will ever be as good as Mama’s Rita Roast, this is a pretty close second.

I use this Instant Pot, but you can choose whichever size is best for your family and needs.

Ingredients for the Best Pot Roast

3 pound chuck roast, trimmed

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

2 cups baby carrots

Directions for the Best Pot Roast

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper.

Liberally sprinkle all sides of the roast with the seasoning blend.

Place roast in bottom of Instant Pot liner.

Add in minced garlic.

Pour in the red wine and beef broth.

Top with chopped onion and red pepper.

Add carrots and potatoes on top of onion.

Place lid and set to seal.

Choose Meat and set to 55 minutes.

Allow to cook, and NPR (natural pressure release) for 15 minutes.

Remove from Instant Pot and shred to serve.

Best Pot Roast Recipe for Instant Pot

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 1 hour 15 mins

Total time: 1 hour 25 mins

Serves: 8

Makes 8 Servings Each serving is approximately 5 ounces beef roast, 2 small potatoes, and ½ cup carrots 7 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, Your Way Plans 8 Points Plus per serving

Ingredients

3 pound chuck roast, trimmed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 cups baby carrots
8 small potatoes (new potatoes)
½ cup red wine
½ cup beef broth

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
Liberally sprinkle all sides of the roast with the seasoning blend.
Place roast in bottom of Instant Pot liner.
Add in minced garlic.
Pour in the red wine and beef broth.
Top with chopped onion and red pepper.
Add carrots and potatoes on top of onion.
Place lid and set to seal.
Choose Meat and set to 55 minutes.
Allow to cook, and NPR (natural pressure release) for 15 minutes.
Remove from Instant Pot and shred to serve.

Makes 8 Servings

Each serving is approximately 5 ounces beef roast, 2 small potatoes, and 1/2 cup carrots

7 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, Your Way Plans

8 Points Plus per serving

Serving this Best Pot Roast Recipe

As you can see, this is a super easy pot roast recipe that your family will love. We divide the potatoes and vegetables up into 8 servings. For us, this is 2 full meals, and 2 extra lunches for my Beau to take with him for work. We use a smaller portion of meat per person since we are watching our calorie intake.

We also have been known to dice the leftover meat and add to a stew, or even mix into a casserole with noodles and create a beef and noodles recipe that everyone loves.

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Chicken and Bean Soup Instant Pot Recipe

June 24, 2017 Katie 8 Comments

Chicken and Bean Soup isn’t just a cold weather recipe. We love this for a light and satisfying lunch year round! This Instant Pot Chicken and Bean Soup Recipe is going to become a new favorite that everyone in your family will love!

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For years, I heard people talking about using an Instant Pot. I figured it wouldn’t really save much time since I don’t fix many meals that take longer. However, once I got one, I have used it at least once a week. Why? Well, it is convenient and the flavors definitely seem better on many of my favorite foods. Specifically in soups. So, I decided to throw this meal together last week and it is definitely going to make it’s way back into our menu on a regular basis.

Chicken and Bean Soup Instant Pot Recipe

We use a lot of chicken in our house. So, it was an obvious choice for making a fast and easy soup. This has a lot of chicken per serving, which I love. Soups can often be unsatisfying as a stand-alone meal, but this one has plenty of protein and flavor.

I have an Instant Pot DUO60 7-in-1. It is convenient, easy to clean, and works great for my needs. There are other sizes and styles available should you prefer to shop around.

Chicken and Bean Soup Ingredients:

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 12oz)

1 1/2 cups green chile enchilada sauce (I prefer Frontera Skillet Enchilada Sauce brand, but any will work)

1 20oz can diced tomatoes

1 cup dry great northern beans

3 cups water or fat-free chicken broth

1 onion, diced

1/2 orange bell pepper, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon cumin

2 teaspoons onion powder

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions for Chicken and Bean Soup

Place all ingredients in your Instant Pot

Place lid and seal

Set to Soup for 45 minutes

Quick Release and remove chicken to shred

Place chicken back into pot and stir well

Serve with tortilla chips, avocado, cheese, sour cream as desired

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Chicken Taco Soup Instant Pot Recipe

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 45 mins

Total time: 50 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 12oz)
1½ cups green chile enchilada sauce (I prefer Frontera Skillet Enchilada Sauce brand, but any will work)
1 20oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup dry great northern beans
3 cups water or fat-free chicken broth
1 onion, diced
½ orange bell pepper, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Place all ingredients in your Instant Pot
Place lid and seal
Set to Soup for 45 minutes
Quick Release and remove chicken to shred
Place chicken back into pot and stir well
Serve with tortilla chips, avocado, cheese, sour cream as desired

Makes 8 Servings

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

5 PointsPlus per serving

4 SmartPoints per serving on Beyond the Scale

1 SmartPoint per serving on FreeStyle Plan or Flex Plan

Since I am currently using Weight Watchers on my health journey, I have included the SmartPoints calculations I found using the app and my own personal plan. You can also calculate points using the Weight Watchers SmartPoints Calculator if you prefer. It cuts back on monthly costs and works wonderfully to help you follow the plan.

Instant Pot Soup Tips:

Cooking dry beans in an Instant Pot is one of my favorite fast cooking methods. However, sine they absorb a considerable amount of liquid, if adding to a soup, you’ll want to make sure you add at least 1 cup additional liquid over what you would if using already cooked beans. I prefer using dry beans since they have no sodium and are much less expensive than canned beans.

I’m pretty sure that this chicken and bean soup is going to be a favorite in our house. We’ll be able to cook it a few times a month and easily portion into Tupperware Freeze It’s containers or Vent ‘N Serve Round Bowls. I love how easy they are to send in my Beau’s lunchbox for healthy and easy meals.

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