Sometimes the secret to sticking to a clean eating routine isn’t just what you cook, it’s how you cook it. While throwing a frozen dinner in the microwave might seem easier, you can actually make a healthy meal in less than 30 minutes thanks to the Instant Pot. If you’re living the low-carb lifestyle, here are 41 ketogenic Instant Pot recipes—like buffalo chicken soup and barbacoa beef—that are delicious and made in this magical pressure cooker.
Steam-poaching the fish in coconut milk keeps it moist and gives it an instant jolt of flavor. Add baby spinach to make it a one-pot meal.
This gives taco Tuesday a whole new meaning (but you could try lettuce cups too).
Slurping is encouraged, and you’ll understand once you taste the aromatic, spiced broth.
Who needs a spoon when you can use low-carb tortilla chips instead?
Add chopped fresh herbs like dill, mint and oregano to kick it up a notch.
This takeout favorite is on your diet (and if you use coconut cream, it’s dairy free). Pair it with riced cauliflower, natch.
Guaranteed to warm (and fill) you up. Use any type of sausage and green to customize your bowl.
Our favorite low-carb vegetable strikes again. (That would be cauliflower, ICYMI.)
Who needs noodles when you have tender spaghetti squash? Psst: You can freeze it once it’s cooked for make-ahead meals.
Don’t save it just for game night. (It’s ready in 30 minutes, so you have no excuse.)
Bookmark this one for St. Paddy’s Day, then pair it with sautéed cabbage for a low-carb side.
Admittedly, we’re bean lovers, but omitting them makes this dish keto-friendly. Include the jalapeño seeds for an extra kick.
In just 20 minutes, dinner is done. Go ahead and double the batch if you want leftovers.
The creamy, spicy sauce makes this dish irresistible. Caramelizing the aromatics is the trick to all that complex flavor.
It’s like a warm hug on a cold winter night, and as an added bonus, it’s ready in about 30 minutes.
This flavorful dish relies on pantry staples for easy flavor. Serve it over a bed of zucchini noodles to switch things up.
Say it with us: Feta is betta. (It’s also low carb, with just 3 grams per serving.)
Buh-bye, soggy breading and gloppy sauce. This calls for a side of cauliflower rice.
It’s über creamy and dairy free, thanks to coconut milk. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds for texture.
Dinner is ready in under an hour, and it tastes ah-mazing. Canned pumpkin makes it so easy.
Well, aren’t you fancy? A cup of red wine gives this one depth of flavor—save a glass for the cook, too.
Cooking a whole chicken doesn’t get simpler than this. It’s great as is, but you can also shred it to serve atop sandwiches, salads and rice.
Swapping bread for lettuce is a refreshing way to eliminate some carbs. Bonus: These are Whole30-approved too.
The herby sauce is *chef’s kiss* and the whole things takes about 20 minutes from start to finish.
It’s like sunshine in a bowl. Fun fact: Turmeric is rich in curcumin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Psst: This one takes 15 minutes. Hot tip, browning the steak in batches will ensure it caramelizes instead of steams.
All of the cheesy goodness and none of the carbs…or dishes, for that matter—this is a one-pot wonder.
Speaking of one pot, put this creamy, umami-rich dish on your to-make list. It starts with store-bought curry paste for ease.
Make tacos, tostadas, nachos or burrito bowls to keep it #keto. The leftovers will freeze beautifully, BTW.
It’s all about the toppings, and thank God guacamole is on the keto diet.
This Greek classic (aka avgolemono) is ready in no time. Here, cauliflower replaces rice for a keto-friendly swap.
A full meal using less than ten ingredients? Believe it.
The homemade broth makes all the difference, and with an Instant Pot, it takes so much less time to make.
Tortillas need not apply when you have this low-carb, high-protein bowl. Feel free to customize it with extra veggies, too.
So many healthy veggies in one dish. Follow the recipe to a T or go wild and clean out your crisper drawer.
When there’s all that cheese, the crust won’t be missed.
Slow-cooking barbacoa would take hours, but your pressure cooker makes quick work of the task. Bonus, it’s also Whole30 friendly.
Who knew creamy and comforting could be on your diet? You can use fresh or canned tomatoes, making this one a year-round staple.
Yep, cooking fish in the pressure cooker is a thing. You can even start with frozen fillets for the ultimate in convenience.
See ya later, potatoes. We have a dinner date with this bacon, cheddar and chive masterpiece.
Delia Mooney is a freelance writer for PureWow.
Katherine Gillen is PureWow’s senior food editor. She’s a writer, recipe developer and food stylist with a degree in culinary arts and professional experience in New York City restaurants. She used to sling sugary desserts in a pastry kitchen, but now she’s an avid home cook and fanatic baker.
