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The new year is coming, and with it, an influx of resolutions surrounding weight loss and creating a healthy lifestyle. While staying on track with eating can be difficult during the holiday season, there are fortunately recipes that are both delicious and nutritious to satisfy your cravings and solidify healthy habits. Below, the best (and easiest!) instant pot recipes to help you lose weight before the new year!
The Kitchen Sink Veggie Bowl
Registered dietitian Lisa R. Young has the perfect instant pot recipe for when you need an anti-inflammatory meal packed with flavor and sure to keep you warm this winter! “This vegan veggie bowl is rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients from red cabbage, oil, and apple cider vinegar which is fermented. The cruciferous veggies and chickpeas are also high in fiber and rich in antioxidants. Ginger and garlic are also anti-inflammatory!”
INGREDIENTS
1 cup wild rice
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock divided
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 carrots peeled and sliced
1 tbsp fresh ginger
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups canned chickpeas
1 cup cauliflower chopped
1 cup broccoli florets sliced
4 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the rice and 1 cup stock in the inner pot. Press the manual button and set time to 25 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the rice when ready.
To make the dressing: Blend the olive oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, sesame oil, and salt until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
Press the Sauté button and add 1/2 cup stock with chickpeas, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. Stir and then let them cook for around 3-5 minutes.
To assemble the veggie bowl, spoon 1/4 of the rice and veggie mixture into the four bowls. Add ¼ of the red cabbage, cucumber, and avocado to each bowl. Drizzle each bowl with the dressing.
Butternut Squash Beef Stew
Loaded with veggies and protein, this stew is perfect for when you want a healthy and delicious meal with minimal prep work. Butternut squash is also high in fiber, making it perfect for reducing inflammation.
Ingredients: Flour, salt and pepper, garlic salt, beef, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, celery, red wine, beef broth, beef base, carrots, mushrooms, butternut squash, red potatoes, bay leaves, thyme stems
Turmeric Chicken Rice Soup
The turmeric in this delicious soup is perfect for cutting down on inflammation and supplying your body with a multitude of healthy ingredients to help you reach your weight loss goals. Make a big batch of this meal and enjoy throughout the week!
Ingredients: Chicken breast, onion, carrot, celery, chicken broth, long grain brown rice, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, turmeric
Ground Beef Paleo Chili
Cook up a pot of this chili for an easy winter meal loaded with protein and veggies to keep you full for hours and help with weight loss. The array of seasonings in this recipe are loaded with antioxidants and can provide anti-inflammatory benefits for your body!
Ingredients: Olive oil, onion, lean ground beef, green bell pepper, garlic cloves, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, beef broth, diced tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper
Healing Breakfast Porridge
This recipe is the perfect breakfast to make for when you wake up struggling with bloat. Loaded with butternut squash, ginger and turmeric, you’ll be dealing with less inflammation in no time--and you’ll have a unique new recipe!
Ingredients: Sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, shredded coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, sea salt, coconut milk, butternut squash, coconut oil, pure maple syrup, berries
Health Bomb Chicken Soup
This anti-inflammatory soup is perfect for the cold winter months and is easy to make in bulk to thaw out as needed. It will keep you full, and the veggies and protein make this a perfect weight loss staple!
Ingredients: Chicken breast, onion, garlic, chicken bone broth, carrots, celery, acorn squash, broccoli, ginger, turmeric, parsley, thyme, cayenne, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, coconut milk, spinach
Chicken Tikka Masala
This delicious Indian dish is loaded with ginger and turmeric which are fantastic for your bloated belly. Serve over cauliflower rice for some added veggies--this recipe proves you don’t have to sacrifice flavor when making meals for weight loss!
Ingredients: Butter, coconut oil, onion, garam masala, salt, cumin, turmeric, coriander, chili powder, ground pepper, garlic, ginger, crushed tomatoes, chicken breast, coconut milk yogurt, almond butter, bone broth
Beet And Ginger Soup
If you’re looking for a creamy, hearty soup that is great for digestion and easing inflammation, this recipe is perfect! Throw your ingredients in the instant pot and you’ll have a healthy, tasty meal in no time!
Ingredients: Coconut oil, onion, garlic, ginger, red beets, vegetable stock, coconut milk, kosher salt, black pepper, cilantro
