The best part about an Instant Pot? It’ll have a gorgeous meal on the table before anyone has time to ask you what’s for dinner. But even though our favorite new kitchen gadget makes a mean mac and cheese and a killer corn chowder, sometimes you’re looking for something a bit lighter. Here are 17 equally delicious Instant Pot recipes, all clocking in at 500 calories or less.
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Yesss, These 17 Instant Pot Dinners Are 500 Calories or Less
By: Heath Goldman
Published: March 5, 2018
Skinny Taste
1.
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Extra avocado and all of the corn, for just 400 calories.
Little Spice Jar
2.
Instant Pot Easy Detoxing Black Bean Soup
The best part? Its flavors improve when you prep it ahead or freeze it.
Eat Yourself Skinny
4.
Instant Pot Beef and Tomato Stew
Did we mention it’s gluten- and dairy-free?
Chelsea’s Messy Apron
5.
Instant Pot Mexican Tortilla Soup
Add this to your weekly rotation.
Pinch of Yum
6.
Chili Garlic Instant Pot Noodles
Does that look like 286 calories to you? (Great news: It is.)
Diethood
7.
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
It’s sweet. It’s savory. It’s tender. What more could you ask for?
Sweet Peas and Saffron
8.
Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Breast
Get in on this sweet meal prep. Plus, 219 calories a serving.
Jo Cooks
9.
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
These bowls of goodness don’t skimp on flavor.
Fresh Fit Kitchen
10.
Lighter Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Guilt-free, thanks to 2 percent milk instead of heavy cream.
Food Faith Fitness
11.
Cajun Instant Pot Chili
Juicy Andouille sausage, ground chicken and shrimp clock in at just 344 calories.
Delicious Meets Healthy
12.
Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
Take a quick trip to the Italian countryside.
Skinny Ms.
13.
Instant Pot Shrimp and Grits
The creamiest comfort food in the universe is just 299 calories.
Café Delites
14.
Slow-Cooked Balsamic Pot Roast
Bonus: You can make it in your slow cooker or oven, too.
A Nutritionist Eats
15.
Instant Pot Curried Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
It’s ready in just ten minutes.
The Seasoned Mom
16.
Mexican Instant Pot Chicken
High-protein, low-cal and just five ingredients. Win-win-win.
Cookin Canuck
17.
Instant Pot Lentil Dal
Make a big batch and enjoy this 177-calorie beauty all week long.