46 Instant Pot Lunch Recipes You Have to Try

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46 Instant Pot Lunch Recipes You Have to Try1/46 Pressure-Cooker Char Siu Pork 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Char Siu Pork Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I based this juicy pork on Asian influence in Hawaii. It’s tasty as is, in a bun or over rice. Use leftovers with fried rice, ramen and salads. —Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 392 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Just

getting started?

getting started? Try these easy Instant Pot recipes for beginners. 2/46 Pressure-Cooker Vegetable Wild Rice Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Vegetable Wild Rice Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. It’s wonderful for lunch alongside a healthy salad or a light sandwich. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 117 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

2 vegetable, 1 starch

2 vegetable, 1 starch. 3/46 Shredded Chicken Gyros 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family always has such a wonderful time at the annual Salt Lake City Greek Festival. One of my favorite parts is all the awesome food. This meal is a good way to mix up our menu, and my kids are big fans. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 gyro (calculated without toppings): 337 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/46 Pressure-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Orzo 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a bonus: Leftovers reheat well. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 415 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat

2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. Free up your weekend by making these easy family dinners for Sunday nights. 5/46 Pressure-Cooker Mexican Beef Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Mexican Beef Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this stew, and I’m happy to make it since it’s so simple! Serve the dish with cornbread to make the meal even more filling. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 172 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium,

20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein

20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat. 6/46 Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This speedy method of making risotto works every time! —Kim Gray, Davie, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 424 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 661mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. And for breakfast, try these make-ahead breakfast recipes to avoid morning

Instead of ordering Chinese, why not try making these yourself?

mayhem. 7/46 Pressure-Cooker Asian Wraps 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Asian Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is similar to other Asian wraps but it’s packed with even more deliciously healthy flavor. Instead of ordering Chinese, why not try making these yourself? —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 195 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 8/46 Pressure-Cooker Beef Burritos

Hearty and flavorful, it’s quick comfort food

with Green Chiles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Beef Burritos with Green Chiles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a family favorite that gets mouths watering simply with its heavenly aroma! Hearty and flavorful, it’s quick comfort food. —Sally Pahler, Palisade, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 355 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 499mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. Check out these dinner recipes every working mom

needs to know

needs to know. 9/46 Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches 1 Review Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 30 min Servings 16 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork I ate there, so I started making it for myself. The flavorful meat makes amazing Cuban sandwiches, but you can also use it in traditional pulled pork sandwiches or tacos. —Lacie Griffin, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 619 calories, 31g fat (13g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 1257mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars,

2g fiber), 50g protein

2g fiber), 50g protein. 10/46 Pressure-Cooker Turkey Vegetable Soup Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family is big on soup. This favorite is quick to make and very tasty, giving me plenty of time to have fun with the family. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 167 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 11/46 Pressure-Cooker Pork Satay with Rice

Noodles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Pork Satay with Rice Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the addition of peanuts to savory recipes. Intensify the flavor by sprinkling with minced fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts for that restaurant-quality look and taste. —Stephanie Anderson, South Gardiner, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 427 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 12/46 Instant Pot Fajitas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Instant Pot Fajitas Recipe

Top as you like to add healthy color and extra flavor

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 fajitas Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When friends call to ask for new recipes to try, suggest these tasty fajitas. Top as you like to add healthy color and extra flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 314 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 13/46 Pressure-Cooker Eggs in Purgatory 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Eggs in Purgatory Recipe photo by Taste of

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat

Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tomatoes and red pepper flakes add spicy zing to these saucy eggs. Serve them with toasted bread or sauteed polenta rounds for an unforgettable morning meal. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 255 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 676mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. 14/46 Lora’s Pressure-Cooker Red Beans & Rice 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lora’s Pressure-Cooker Red Beans & Rice Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings

Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My dear mother-in-law passed this simple recipe to me. With meats, beans and savory veggies, it’s tasty, easy and economical too! —Carol Simms, Madison, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 cup bean mixture: 249 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 788mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat. 15/46 Pressure Cooker Rigatoni with Sausage & Peas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure Cooker Rigatoni with Sausage & Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

You want to have bowl after bowl

30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a tomatoey meat sauce and tangy goat cheese, this weeknight wonder is my version of comfort food. You want to have bowl after bowl. —Lizzie Munro, Brooklyn, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 563 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 23g protein. 16/46 Pressure-Cooker Chicken Thighs in Wine Sauce 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this recipe for its incredible flavor—and it

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