100 Whole30 Paleo Recipes for the Instant Pot (2024)

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With the new year approaching, I’m contemplating anotherWhole30 challenge. I remember when I did my first one, I didn’t talk about it much because frankly, I was a little nervous I wouldn’t be able to complete it. But with God’s grace, some knowledgeable friends, and lots of awesome tips I found online, I was able to complete it with relative ease. So now I am excited to do it again. Why do it again?

(Wait! Before you keep reading, I want to let you know that at the bottom of this post is a giveaway for the Big Mama of the Instant Pots — the 8-quart Duo. So be sure to remember to enter before you click away!)

Anyway . . . back to my story.

The time around Thanksgiving and Christmas is the hardest time of year to stay on plan for me. And I end up feeling horrible with joint pain, fatigue, and increased headaches. The Whole30 challenge has worked well for me in the past to detox my system of all the bad stuff and jump start me back into feeling better from my autoimmune symptoms.

100 Whole30 Paleo Recipes for the Instant Pot (4)

100 Whole30 Paleo Recipes for the Instant Pot (5)I know that going back to do another 30 days (at least — I’m considering doing it for 90 days) and then reintroducing foods properly, will make a huge difference for me.

Something that I discovered the first time I did the Whole30 challenge that made a huge difference for me (and my family) was my Instant Pot. One of the things I find most challenging is making sure I cook dinner each night on plan for me, and with acceptable foods for my guys. Neither my husband or son are interested in doing the Whole30 challenge with me, but neither mind if I cooked a compliant meal for dinner each night. I know I can handle a little boredom in my meals, but I didn’t want to force them to eat salmon cakes and salad for dinner each night.

I had to make sure that I cooked delicious meals that satisfied them, while remaining Whole30 compliant, and easy, for me. Let me confess something to you right now. I’m not a great cook. Not even close. And I don’t really enjoy cooking either. So the last thing I wanted to do was spend long hours in the kitchen, cooking complicated meals.

Enter the Instant Pot.Are you familiar?

My husband gave me an Instant Pot for Christmas a couple of years ago. I’ll admit that at first, it intimidated me a little. I didn’t even open if for months after he gave it to me. But a few quick online tutorials, and a great Facebook group or two, and soon I was discovering the tremendous ease of use, and great convenience of this kitchen appliance.

What is an Instant Pot?

An Instant Pot is a smart electric pressure cooker. It’s safe, convenient and dependable, created for fast-paced, healthy family lifestyles. It is a 7-in-1 multi-functional cooker: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, saute-er, yogurt maker, steamer, and warmer. Instant Pot may just become your new best friend. It’s certainly has become mine.

100 Whole30 Paleo Recipes for the Instant Pot (6)

The Instant Pot is easy to use and allows you to customize programming with the touch of a button. This is not your mother’s pressure cooker! It’s both safe and easy to use, even if it looks a bit intimidating. Unlike other fast-cooking methods, Instant Pot retains healthy properties of your food, which is a huge plus when eating for health and wellness is your goal.

Moms with families on the go love using Instant Pot!For families doing Whole30, the Instant Pot is a dream. Today, I’m combining the two to bring you 100 Whole30-compliant recipes for the Instant Pot. Whether or not you are doing a Whole30 challenge, you’ll find these quick and healthy recipes helpful for getting your family’s dinner on the table.

100 Whole30 Compliant Recipes for the Instant Pot

After scouring the internet, I’m excited to say that I have found 100 recipes that all look really delicious. I have triedquite a few of them, but I can’t wait to try them all! Since, for the most part, we all fix our own breakfast and lunch, I’m focusing primarily on the dinner menu. Therefore, these recipes fall into one of five main categories — chicken, beef, pork, side dishes, and soups. Enjoy!

24 Whole30 Compliant Chicken Recipes for Instant Pot

100 Whole30 Paleo Recipes for the Instant Pot (7)

Easy Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Cauliflower Rice from Wellness Becomes Her

Easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken from I Heart Umami

Instant Pot Paleo Chicken Wraps from Once a Month Meals

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala from Today in Dietzville

Whole Chicken from Paleo Gone Sassy

Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken from Predominantly Paleo

Instant Pot Curried Lemon Coconut Chicken from Kitchen Stewardship

Pressure Cooker Cacciatore from Whole 9

Pressure Cooker Lemon Olive Chicken from Health Starts in the Kitchen

Pressure Cooker Summer Italian Chicken from Nom Nom Paleo

Easy Braised Chicken Drumsticks in Tomatillo Sauce from SkinnyTaste

Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken with Lemon & Rosemary from Our Best Bites

Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken with Dates & Olives from Buck Naked Paleo

Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken from The Primal Desire

Chicken Pho from NomNom Paleo

Chicken and Broccoli from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore from Skinny Taste

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Curry from The Real Food Dieticians

Instant Pot Lemon and Garlic Chicken from Little Coconutty (use rice cauliflower)

Honey Mustard Chicken for the Instant Pot from Paleo Running Momma

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala from TastyThin

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Bowls from Detoxinista

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms from The Castaway Kitchen

Sweet and Sour Chicken in the Instant Pot from Paleo Running Momma

15 Whole30 Compliant Beef Recipes for the Instant Pot

100 Whole30 Paleo Recipes for the Instant Pot (8)

Pot Roast for Instant Pot from Wellness Becomes Her

Pressure Cooker Mexican Beef from Nom Nom Paleo

Pressure Cooker Mocha-Rubbed Pot Roastfrom Nom Nom Paleo

Pressure Cooker Corned Beef andCabbage from The Domestic Man

Beef and Plantain Curry from Provincial Paleo

Paleo Instant Pot Mexi-Meatloaffrom Predominately Paleo

Creamy Smothered Beef & Artichokes from Grazed and Enthused

Meatballs and Sauce from Cocos Paleo Kitchen

Instant Pot Taco Meat from My Heart Beets

Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce from Instant Pot Eats

BBQ Meatloaf Muffins with Sweet Potato Topping from The Real Food Dietitians (use this BBQ Sauce recipe from Happy Wife Style)

Cubed Steak with Peppers and Olives from Skinny Taste (pair with riced cauliflower)

Instant Pot Beef Stew from The Mean Green Bean

Whole30 Instant Pot Ropa Vieja from Primal Gourmet

Whole30 Instant Pot Thai Beef from WhitneyBond.com

14 Whole30 Compliant Pork Recipes for the Instant Pot

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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas in Lettuce Wraps from Wellness Becomes Her

Jamaican Jerk Pork Roast from I Breathe, I’m Hungry

Instant Pot Pulled Pork with Spiced Roasted Parsnips from Gastography

Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps from Hip Pressure Cooking

90-Minute Kalua Pork from Zenbelly

Instant Pot Cuban Lechon Asado from The Curious Coconut

Thai 5-Spice Pork Stew from I Heart Umami

Pressure Cooker Ribs with Creamy Coleslaw from PaleoLeap

Paleo Instant Pot Kielbasa with Sauerkraut and Potatoes from PaleoPot

Pressure Cooker Sausage and Peppers from Pressure Cooking Today

Pork and Pineapple Stew from Provincial Paleo

Pork Sirloin Tip Roast from Pressure Cooking Today

Instant Pot Pulled Pork from Bowl of Delicious

Whole30 Instant Pot Pork Chops from Balanced-Life-Leslie

20 Whole30 Compliant Side Dish Recipes for the Instant Pot

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Duck Fat Apple Juice Glaze from Phoenix Helix

Pressure Cooker Veggies from Tracy Cooks in Austin

Instant Pot Pressure-Steamed Artichokes from flavorrd

Savoy Cabbage with Cream Sauce from Provincial Paleo

Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus Canes from Hip Pressure Cooking

Red, White, and Green Pressure Cooker Brussels Sprouts from Hip Pressure Cooking

Pressure Cooker Braised Kale and Carrotsfrom Nom Nom Paleo

MoroccanSpiced Potatoes from The Primal Desire

Instant Pot Steamed Eggs from Clean Eats & Treats

Pressure Cooker Applesauce from Provincial Paleo

Beetsfrom Hip Pressure Cooking

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes from The Intentional Mom

Sweet Potatoes in the Instant Pot from A Pinch of Healthy

Easy Instant Pot Butternut Squash from PaleoPot

Quick Cauliflower Rice in the Instant Pot from Kitchen Stewardship

Instant Pot Coconut Yogurt from The Primal Desire

Instant Pot Crispy Potatoes from Nom Nom Paleo

Zucchini & Tomato Mélange from Hip Pressure Cooking

Silky Sweet Potato Puree from Grazed & Enthused

Tomato-less Sauce from Tara Perillo

27 Whole30 Compliant Soup Recipes for the Instant Pot

100 Whole30 Paleo Recipes for the Instant Pot (11)

Instant Pot Taco Soup from Wellness Becomes Her

Whole30 Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo from The Movement Menu

Creamy Taco Soup from The Movement Menu

Instant Pot Bone Broth from It’s So Good

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup from The Mama Maven

Lemony Garden Vegetable & Chicken Soupfrom Foraged Dish

Instant Pot Low-Carb Soup with Ground Beef, Green Beans, and Tomatoes from Kalyn’s Kitchen

Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Kale Soup from The Mama Maven

Chicken Fennel Soup from Tara Perillo

Enchilada Chicken Stew from PaleOMG

Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Chili from Apron Strings

Quick Onion Soup from Meatified

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken and Butternut Soup from One Lovely Life

Red Chicken Soup from Provincial Paleo

Paleo Egg Roll Soup from Predominantly Paleo

Turkey and Cabbage Soup from Vittles and Bits

Roasted Red Pepper and Cauliflower Soup from Simply Whole Foods

Creamy Potato Bacon Soup from Indigo Nili

Pork and Napa Cabbage Soup from Nom Nom Paleo

Creamed Fennel and Cauliflower Soup from Foraged Dish

Any Thyme Chicken Chowder from Cozy Kitchen Cooking

Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew from Copy Kat Recipes

Pressure Cooker Lamb Stew from The Paleo Mom

Instant Pot Ground Beef Chili from NomNom Paleo

Instant Pot Borscht (Beet Soup) from Stupid Easy Paleo

Instant Pot Pork Chili Verde from The Lean Green Bean

Instant Pot Chicken Chili Verde from Food by Mars

For more delicious recipes, check outThe Whole30 Cookbook: 150 Delicious and Totally Compliant Recipes to Help You Succeed with the Whole30 and Beyond!

Do you have a Whole30 Instant Pot meal you’d like to share with me? Leave a comment . . . I’m always thrilled to find new tried and true recipes!

Looking for more recipes for your Instant Pot. Check out these 25 Breakfast Recipes for Instant Pot!

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100 Whole30 Paleo Recipes for the Instant Pot (2024)

FAQs

What foods should not be cooked in an instant pot? ›

In fact, there are a handful of foods that just shouldn't be pressure-cooked. Among them are dairy and fried foods, as well as burgers and steaks.

What is the difference between paleo and whole 30? ›

The Whole 30 and Paleo Diet are very similar. The Whole 30 is more restrictive than the paleo diet. For example, no sugar is allowed in the Whole 30 but only refined sugar is cut out of the Paleo diet. The Whole 30 is meant to be consumed for 30 days, whereas the Paleo diet is designed to be a long-term diet.

Why potatoes should not be cooked in pressure cooker? ›

Mostly we boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, but like rice, potatoes also contain a lot of starch. This is the reason why boiling or cooking in this pressure cooker is not considered good for health. If you still plan to use cooker for the same, add a lot of water and wash them thoroughly post cooking.

Does Instant Pot destroy nutrients? ›

No, it doesn't. The speediness at which Instant Pots cook might seem like a cause for concern, but according to the majority of scientific evidence, it isn't. One 1995 study dubbed pressure cooking the best out of several other cooking methods because the pressure-cooked foods retained more nutrients than the others.

Can I eat bananas on Whole30? ›

What about bananas? Yes, both pickles and bananas are allowed on Whole30. Yet if they are a potential trigger food for you (for instance, the sweetness of bananas sets off a craving for other treats or makes you want to binge on the fruit), then you may consider including them on your “don't eat” list.

Has anyone lost weight on Whole30? ›

That said, plenty of people who try the Whole30 diet do end up losing some weight. “The benefit of Whole30 is that it encourages eating whole foods, which are foods in their most natural state,” says Sara Haas, RDN, a nutrition expert with formal training in the culinary arts.

Is Instant Pot Safer Than pressure cooker? ›

With stovetop cookers there's still a small risk of pushing the pressure too high and blowing the thing up, but the Instant Pot doesn't have that danger. And it also has different pressure modes, so you can set it at low pressure for things like soup and high pressure when you're in a hurry.

What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

What causes food burn in Instant Pot? ›

Lai says the most common cause for a burn notification is not adding enough liquid to the pot or using thick ingredients like a thick tomato sauce. "If you sauté prior to pressure cooking and you do not properly deglaze the bottom of the pot, food stuck to the bottom can cause the burn notification," says Lai.

Do Instapots make meat tender? ›

The pressure cooker can tenderize the most stubborn cut of meat and turn tough chewy fibers into gelatin, but a few wrong moves can turn meat into a shriveled tasteless lump. Here are my do's and don'ts for getting the most flavor out of your pressure cooked meat. DO brown or broil it.

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