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These healthy Instant Pot comfort food recipes are exactly what you need to get you through the cold winter months AND start the year off right! All Weight Watchers and 21 Day Fix friendly, too!
Happy New Year! Oh, Christmas hasn't even come yet? Ok, ok, BUT I'm currently in the car with the fam, making a 12 hour trip to my parents house because Christmas. Point being, I had some time on my hands and I wanted to get a jump start on some posts that will hopefully help you guys out in the New Year!
You guys, I'm pretty pumped for 2020. I've got goals all over the place and I'm so ready to work! I know that it'll be a lot harder to get to those goals if I'm not feeling my best, and I've got to tell you, I have NOT been feeling my best this month. I know you feel me and that's why you're here, so let's work towards those goals together, eh?
No better place to start than by eating all of the comforting, belly-warming, delightful meals that make your heart happy (but that are actually healthy)! In fact, every single one of these recipes are 21 Day Fix AND Weight Watchers friendly (not that you need to be doing either of those to enjoy them)!
I know. It sounds too good to be true, but I PROMISE YOU, every single one of these meals are tried and true and beloved in my Facebook groups! Plus they're so easy!! You can do this!
Nay! We can do this!!
FYI, most of these amazing, healthy comfort food recipes are meant for dinner, but I did throw a couple of other comforting favorites in there for fun 😉
Looking for MORE amazing Instant Pot recipes? These ones have 7 ingredients OR LESS and are perfect for new Instant Pot owners (or literally anyone)!
Oh, don't have an Instant Pot yet? You can check out my affiliate link for the one I have, an Instant Pot 6 Quart Duo, I love it so much!
Don't forget to save this list of healthy Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes to Pinterest! ⇓
Hope these crazy-delish, healthy recipes help you guys! And hey, if you love 'em, let me know in the comments or on social media! And if you happen to snap a pic, I’d love for you to tag me @thefoodieandthefixon Instagram so I can check it out! I love seeing what recipes you guys are making!
Happy New Year (a little early)!!
Healthy Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes
These crazy-good recipes are so deliciously comforting, no one will ever know they're actually healthy!
Healthy Instant Pot Pasta with Meatballs
Healthy Pumpkin Rice Pudding (Instant Pot)
This Healthy Pumpkin Brown Rice Pudding is the ultimate in fall coziness and couldn't be simpler in the Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese {21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers}
“Instant pot recipes are absolutely healthy as long as what you put in the recipe is healthy,” she says. The shorter cooking time may also result in the greater preservation of vitamins and minerals when compared to other longer types of cooking.
For instance, the flank steak with cheesy hash brown waffles will be an immediate favorite, along with the pierogi and meatball skillet, French bread pizzas, and creamy cauliflower soup. For Ree Drummond, chicken pot pie is the one comfort food that just can't be beat.
Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. The high heat and pressure can cause dairy products to curdle or separate, ruining the texture, taste and flavour of the dish. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers.
Even though some studies suggest that pressure cooking isn't the best way to preserve nutrients in food, no research exists to suggest that pressure cookers of any model or brand pose health risks. If you're a fan of your Instant Pot, don't worry: You can continue to safely use your appliance without worry.
They are most commonly used in industrial settings to quickly prepare meat or stocks. However, in most scenarios, Elite Chefs avoid using pressure cookers because they provide less control over the final dish. Chefs often prefer slow cooking techniques that accentuate and pull out the flavors of the food.
Con– The Instant Pot uses steam under pressure to cook food and not everything is meant to be cooked in the Instant Pot. I attempted a crustless quiche which turned out well but it was too wet and moist to my liking and I prefer to cook it in the oven with dry heat.
If you are interested primarily in slow cooking, you should buy a dedicated slow cooker. They're more reliable with a range of slow-cooker recipes than an Instant Pot. We found Instant Pot multicookers specifically could not successfully slow-cook dense, high-volume recipes such as beef stew or pot roast.
The difference between the Instant Pot and air fryer is the way they cook. Instant Pot uses pressure cooking method to make food faster and easier, while air fryer uses hot air method to make oil-free and healthier food.
It is not surprising that males prefer warm, hearty, comfort foods (such as casseroles, chili and soup); while females prefer comfort foods that are more snack related, such as chocolate and ice cream, which brings instant relief.
Fast food like burgers, French fries, and pizza. Homemade meals that your family makes like casseroles, fried chicken and biscuits, pasta, pot pie, and soothing soups and chowders like beef stew, matzo ball soup, and chicken soup. Snacks like chips, pretzels, popcorn, nachos, and munchies that curb snack attacks.
Pizza has rightfully earned its place as the world's most beloved food. This Italian creation has become a staple in numerous countries, with endless variations to suit every taste bud. Whether you prefer thin crust or deep dish, classic Margherita, or loaded pepperoni, pizza has something for everyone.
Nearly as versatile a food as rice, potatoes are loved by everyone no matter where they live. They can take many forms: from French fries to mashed potatoes to gnocchi, potato lovers can rest easy knowing their favorite delicacy is incredibly easy to find and eat.
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