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4 Quarantine Instant Pot Recipes You Should Try This Week For Instant Weight Loss

May 2, 2020 by D.Wolfe
shefinds | Food

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You can keep your weight-loss goals while on quarantine. You may not be able to hit your gym right now, but you can enjoy delicious food and keep the pounds at bay. Try one of these weight-loss Instant Pot meals that will satisfy your taste buds and keep your waistline in check.

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Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup


This vegan-friendly soup is full of flavor and packed with vegetarian-based protein. The cremini mushroom gives the soup an earthy flavor and the coconut milk helps to round it out. But the star of this dish is the wild rice! Wild rice has twice the amount of protein as brown rice, which makes it a healthy substitute for white rice. 


You’ll need:


Yellow onion

Carrots

Celery stalks

Garlic, minced

Cremini mushrooms

Dried thyme

Ground sage

Wild rice 

Water

Sea salt

Coconut milk

Ground black pepper

Korean Chicken Bowls with Spiralized Peppers

Korean Chicken Bowls with Spiralized Peppers


Rice bowls are not off the menu when dieting if eaten in moderation. This Korean inspired chicken bowl is packed full of veggies and lean chicken. It’s so flavorful, you’ll forget that it’s waistline-friendly. 


You’ll need:


Soy sauce

Maple syrup

Fresh ginger 

Sriracha

Garlic

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Jasmine rice or quinoa

Red bell pepper 

Red onion

Fresh baby spinach 

Arrowroot starch

Green onions

Sesame seeds

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala


A one-pot dish is always a good thing, especially when it's made with easy to find ingredients. If you've been craving Indian food takeout during quarantine, then you are in luck. This dish is a cinch to throw together and it’s ready in under 35 minutes.


You’ll need:


Yellow onion

Diced tomatoes

Garam masala

Cumin

Coriander

Paprika

Cinnamon

Ginger

Cayenne pepper

Maple syrup

Boneless skinless chicken thighs

Sea salt

Long-grain white rice

Water

Cauliflower

Carrots

Coconut milk

Pad Thai

Pad Thai

 

Pad Thai is another popular take out dish that you probably have a hankering for since quarantine. The good news is that you probably already have most of the ingredients to make this on hand. To keep this one diet-friendly, use whole wheat noodles for extra fiber.

 

You'll need: 

Whole wheat spaghetti (or brown rice spaghetti for gluten-free*)
Water
Natural peanut butter
Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
Maple syrup
Lime juice
Sriracha
Fresh ginger
Garlic
Green or red cabbage
Carrot
Red bell pepper
Snow peas
Green onions
Fresh cilantro
Chopped salted peanuts

Author:

Debbie is a home and lifestyle writer. She covers a variety of topics including parenting, travel, DIY, and shopping.

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