This collection of Trim Healthy Mama Instant Pot recipes will help you stay on plan while saving time in the kitchen. I use my Instant Pot every day and am gradually converting family favorites into Instant Pot-friendly versions.

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Cooking with my Instant Pot Duo60 6 qt has been a true blessing. Pressure cooking reduces time on busy weeknights and simplifies weekly meal prep.

I invited several blogging friends to share their Instant Pot recipes so I could gather them here for you.

Weekly Meal Prep in the Instant Pot

Using an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker to prepare steamed eggs, homemade Greek yogurt, steamed turnips, brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal, and barley frees up time away from the stove. These staples make it easy to assemble meals during the week. See more about my approach in my Meal Prep Monday Instant Pot post.

Using Instant Pot Recipes in My Trim Healthy Mama Journey

Instant Pot recipes have saved me time and reduced the number of dishes I wash while staying consistent with Trim Healthy Mama principles. The Duo60 6 qt Instant Pot sits on my counter and has become my go-to appliance. It helps stretch our grocery budget, gets dinner on the table fast, and produces perfectly peeled hard-cooked eggs every time.

Seasoned Chicken Breasts – a simple, versatile protein you can use in many meals.

For larger family recipes from Trim Healthy Table, consider using an 8-quart Instant Pot or another larger electric pressure cooker for volume-sensitive dishes.

Pressure Cooker Oatmeal

Instant Pot Caramelized Cream

How to Prepare Instant Pot Turnips

How To Make Instant Pot Chana Dal

Healthy Healing Beef Bone Broth

Some of Our Favorite Instant Pot Recipes

Main Dishes & One-Pot Instant Pot Recipes

Below are main-dish recipes that work well in most 6-quart Instant Pots. For larger families or high-volume recipes, an 8-quart Instant Pot may be needed.

For safety, do not fill your electric pressure cooker more than two-thirds full so it can come to pressure. For foods that expand or foam (like brown rice and beans), never fill the pot more than half full.

Mississippi Pot Roast (S)

Richard’s Favorite Pot Roast (S) – The Healthy Milestone

Beans ’n’ Cornbread (E) – Trim Healthy Table (page 111)

Instant Pot Meatloaf (E) – The Healthy Milestone

Mushroom Bay Chicken (S, E, FP) – Oh Sweet Mercy

Cottage Cheese Casserole (S)

One Pot Cafe Chicken (S)

30-Minute Chicken Tacos (S, E, FP) – Oh Sweet Mercy

Instant Pot Turkey Breast (E) – The Healthy Milestone

Save My Sanity Chili (E) – Trim Healthy Table (page 81)

Chicken Cacciatore (Crock Pot or Instant Pot) (S)

Chicken and Peas (S) – Oh Sweet Mercy

Rice and Pork Casserole (E or XO) – The Healthy Milestone

Steel Cut Oats – Instant Pot (THM E) – Oil of Joy

Creamy Salsa Chicken (S) – Joy Filled Eats

Pot-in-Pot Instant Pot Recipes

Pot-in-pot cooking is ideal for casseroles and dishes prone to scorching. It requires an oven-safe dish with a lid and a trivet. Cheesecakes and many desserts are often made this way.

Powerhouse Meatloaf (S) – The Healthy Milestone

Grandma’s Tuna Noodle Casserole (S)

Bacon & Blue Cheesecake (S)

Chocolate Cheesecake (S)

Lemon Sticky Cake (S) – The Healthy Milestone

Strawberry Lime Cheesecake (S)

Side Dish Instant Pot Recipes

Blue Cheese Green Beans (S) – The Healthy Milestone

Refried Beans (E) – Darcie’s Dishes

Barley, Beans & Greens (E) – The Healthy Milestone

Southern Style Green Beans & Jicama (S) – Nana’s Little Kitchen

Barley Mushroom Salad (E)

Asparagus, Barley & Bean Salad (E) – The Healthy Milestone

Low-Fat Refried Beans (E) – Oil of Joy

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob (E) – The Healthy Milestone

Eggs & Such

Creamy Egg Cups in a Jar (S)

Western Omelette Quiche (S) – The Healthy Milestone

Apple Pie Oats (E) – The Healthy Milestone

Pressure Cooker Oatmeal

Soups & Sauces

Trim Train Taco Soup (FP) – Trim Healthy Mama

Fresh Cauliflower Soup (FP) – The Healthy Milestone

Hearty Lentil, Chicken Sausage and Spinach Soup (E) – Trim Healthy Table (page 85)

Italian Sausage & Squash Soup (S helper)

Dressed Up Turkey Soup (S)

Chicken Sausage Gumbo (E) – Trim Healthy Table (page 89)

Tomato, Barley & Turkey Soup (E) – The Healthy Milestone

Creamy Bean, Bacon and Butternut Soup (E) – Trim Healthy Table (page 98)

Low-Fat Cabbage Roll Soup (E) – Nana’s Little Kitchen

Chicken Fajita Soup (FP, S & E) – Trim Healthy Table (page 90)

Meatball Minestrone Soup (E) – The Healthy Milestone

Meatball Soup (FP, S & E) – Trim Healthy Table (page 115)

Chicken & Brown Rice Soup (E) – Oil of Joy

Cream of Spinach and Chicken Soup (S) – Trim Healthy Table (page 112)

Sugar-Free Applesauce – My Montana Kitchen

Loaded Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Joy Filled Eats

These Instant Pot recipes cover a wide range of meals — from mains and sides to desserts and staples — and they make following Trim Healthy Mama easier and more convenient. Enjoy experimenting and adapting these recipes to suit your family’s tastes.