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7 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights

March 16, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Instant Pots are amazing for busy weeknights when you want to make healthy dinners. 

Instant Pots have become a household staple because they make preparing food quick and easy. 

Cooking dinner in an Instant Pot is the best way to easily make healthy weeknight meals in just minutes, even if you’re tired after a long day. Check out these healthy instant pot recipes you can make on a busy weeknight. 

Instant Pot Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Instant Pot Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew).

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Feijoada, a delicious black bean stew, is widely considered Brazil’s national dish. This Instant Pot feijoada speeds up the preparation time by using one pot to make the feijoada. 

Get The Recipe: Instant Pot Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Instant Pot Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

Instant Pot Spaghetti With Meat Sauce.
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This Instant Pot Spaghetti is an easy way to make a classic dish that’s filled with tender pasta and a savory, homemade, seasoned meat sauce! This family favorite hits the table in just 30 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

INSTANT POT BLACK BEAN SOUP.
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This hearty Instant Pot Black Bean Soup is both wholesome and simple to prepare. It’s a satisfying dish that is easy and budget-friendly. Made with dry, un-soaked beans, they cook to perfection in under an hour, resulting in a delightful Mexican soup that can also be vegan or vegetarian.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

Instant Pot Hainanese Chicken Rice 

Instant Pot Hainanese Chicken Rice (Quick & Easy).
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This Instant Pot Hainanese Chicken Rice (Instant Pot Hainan Chicken Rice) is my take on classical Hainan Chicken Rice. With aromatic and fluffy rice, juicy chicken, and delectable sauces, this easy chicken rice will surely impress you!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Hainanese Chicken Rice (Quick & Easy)

Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs

Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs.
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These Instant Pot beef ribs, with their rich, mouth-watering flavor, are an absolute game changer. This simple yet flavorful dish promises to deliver tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs in a fraction of the time it takes to cook them traditionally.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs

Instant Pot Italian Shredded Beef

Instant Pot Italian Shredded Beef.
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Italian Shredded Beef is a unique spin on Chicago Italian beef and is a staple in my kitchen because it’s easy and flavorful! It is a cinch to make at home any day of the week!

Get the recipe: Instant Pot Italian Shredded Beef

Creamy Instant Pot Corn Spinach Pasta

CREAMY INSTANT POT CORN SPINACH PASTA.
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The Instant Pot Creamy Spinach and Corn Pasta is a comforting, creamy pasta dish made with fresh spinach and sweet corn in a mild pasta base. This one-pot pasta is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for any occasion.

Get the recipe: Creamy Instant Pot Corn Spinach Pasta

 

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