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4 Flat-Belly Instant Pot Recipes You Should Try This Week

December 30, 2019 by D.Wolfe
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Keeping your waistline trim and still eat delicious food may seem out of reach. But, with the right combination of lean proteins and healthy carbs, it’s achievable. Break out your Instapot and try one of these flat-belly recipes this week.

Jamaican jerk pork roast.

Jamaican Jerk Pork Roast

This full-flavored roast is compliant with many types of diets: dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free, Keto, Paleo and Whole 30 (depending on the  brand of Jamaican Jerk seasoning.) It just uses 4 simple ingredients and is done in less than an hour thanks to the Instapot. Serve the pork in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.

You’ll need:

  • Pork shoulder
  • Jamaican Jerk spice blend
  • Olive oil
  • Beef stock or broth

Goulash in a bowl.

Low-Carb Goulash Soup

Featuring tons of veggies and lean beef, this soup will be a hit for adults and kids. Goulash is typically made with noodles and served as a stew. This version skips the carbs and gives it a soup base instead. It just takes 30 minutes to make and is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

You’ll need

  • Extra-lean ground beef
  • Olive oil
  • Red bell pepper
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Sweet paprika
  • Hot paprika,
  • Beef stock
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sour cream

Meatballs in a white bowl.

Instapot Meatballs

Meatballs aren’t off-limits when you are on a diet as long as you have the right recipe. This healthy version is Keto friendly and is full flavor. The best part is that it takes less than 15 minutes to cook in an Instapot. These meatballs are so versatile—serve them with your favorite marinara sauce or with low-fat gravy.

You’ll need:

  • Ground beef
  • Parsley, chopped
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Almond flour
  • Eggs
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried onion flakes
  • Dried oregano
  • Warm water

Pork carnitas tacos on a plate.

Pork Carnitas

If you’re craving Mexican food and don’t want to sabotage your diet, then try this easy, one-pot pork carnitas. Featuring aromatic spices such as cumin, adobo and sazon, these carnitas taste delicious with tacos, burrito bowls, taco salads and more.

You’ll need:

  • Boneless pork shoulder blade roast
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic
  • Cumin
  • Sazon
  • Oregano
  • Chicken broth
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • Bay leaves
  • Adobo seasoning
  • Garlic powder

 

 

Author:

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

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