Instant Pot Basics and Top Low-Carb Recipes
October 1, 2020
It took me MONTHS to actually get my Instant Pot out and use it – if this has been you – have NO FEAR! I will walk you through it step by step.
Instant Pot Basics and Top Low-Carb Recipes
In this post, we will cover how to use the instant pot, and the best low carb instant pot recipes. If you are on the keto diet, this post is just what you need, since most of the recipes are keto friendly, they are keto and low carb which makes them perftct for keto recipes and ideas.
Many of my recipes will use some kind of protein (e.g. chicken, meat, etc.) – so some of the instructions I have here are for meals with protein. BUT! You can of course eliminate the protein/ sautĂ© step if it suits you.
Step 1: Spray Your Pot with an Oil Spray
If you’re making a meat (or chicken, etc.) spray your pot with an oil spray so that you don’t ruin the pan.
Step 2: Press Sauté
When you are prepping your ingredients (chopping, etc.) press “Sauté” on the Instant Pot so that it heats up – even if you won’t be sautĂ©ing anything, this function shortens the time your Instant Pot will need to heat up before the timer starts counting down (more details on that later).
Step 3: If cooking Meat, Sauté/ Brown
SautĂ©ing or browning your meats (red meat, chicken, etc.) will often be the first step if your recipe calls for a protein. Browning your meat this way will give it a crispy outer texture. You can season the meat and press the seasonings into the meat before starting to brown it, to add more taste. One of my favorite seasonings is garlic salt! Brown for just about 5 minutes – turning a larger piece of meat over once halfway through or stirring frequently if you have smaller pieces. Always use a wooden spoon to save the bottom of your pans.