Instant Pot recipes are easy to come by. If you’re following the keto lifestyle, it can be difficult to find good recipes that are keto-friendly as well. With so many Instant Pot recipes being centered around beans and rice, finding the best Keto Instant Pot recipes can be a daunting task.
What Makes TheseInstant PotKeto MealsSo Great?
Everything I’ve included on my list is a tried and true recipe. I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from my readers.
Plus, who doesn’t need help cutting carbs? Reducing carbs is great for inflammation, weight loss, and overall improved health.
60+ Keto Instant Pot Recipes
There’s no better way to make a meal than in your Instant Pot. It’s quick, easy, and amplifies the flavors of your recipe. When you combine the convenience of your Instant Pot and the health benefits of a Keto diet, you get these 60+ Keto Instant Pot Recipes.
Instant Pot Taco Soup | Creamy Keto Soup
This keto Taco Soup recipe is creamy, delicious and oh so simple to make. Make this recipe in just 30 minutes in your Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Paneer Recipe + Video | Indian soft cheese
This home made Indian soft cheese is great for use in a variety of vegetarian dishes as a source of protein, and it’s so easy to make your own at home. Learn how to make paneer in the Instant Pot and on the stovetop.
Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach | Plus 5+ Variations
If you’ve never had stuffed tomatoes, you’re in for a treat! My low carb stuffed tomatoes recipe is filled with spinach and cheese, but there are so many variations below too.
Low Carb Beef Stroganoff
This easy Low Carb Ground Beef Stroganoff combines onions, garlic, mushrooms, and sour cream for an easy, low carb meal. It’s delicious served over buttery zucchini noodles.
Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs
Instant Pot Baingan Bharta Eggplant Dip
Make a traditional Baingan Bharta or Eggplant Bharta easily in your Instant Pot. Follow this technique to get a wonderful smoky flavor without spending time to roast and char the eggplant.
Easy Chicken Korma Recipe | Instant Pot Recipe | Slow Cooker Recipe
Slow Cooker Safed Chicken Korma or a White Chicken Korma is a rich, creamy, mildly-spiced but very flavorful dish that takes little to no effort to make in your slow cooker. You’ll get a traditional Indian korma without the effort that goes into cooking traditional Indian food.
How To Make Juicy Pork Chops|Stovetop, Air Fryer, & Instant Pot
Juicy pork chops are delicious but hard to attain since they are so very easy to overcook. Here are my instructions for how to get perfect pork chops no matter how you cook them, plus tips and tricks to keep pork chops from drying out.
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
This is the best Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala recipe you will find. Make an authentic Tikka Masala recipe, with very little work, in your electric pressure cooker.
Pork Chile Verde
Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe
If you want to make a Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe, but don’t want to use cream of mushroom soup, have I got just the thing for you! This super easy and delicious, pour and cook, creamy chicken and mushrooms with garlic makes an elegant but family-friendly dinner!
Easy Indian Curry Recipe | Pressure Cooker Indian Curry
There are a ton of Instant Pot recipes out there, but if you’re following the keto lifestyle, it can be difficult to find good recipes that are keto friendly as well. With so many instant pot recipes being centered around beans and rice, finding the best keto instant pot recipes can be a daunting task.
Instant Pot Green Beans with Bacon
This Instant Pot Green Beans with Bacon recipe is a quick, low carb, and nutritious dish that can be eaten either as a side dish or as a low carb meal. Just beans, bacon, and a few seasonings make this a fast and easy dinner or side dish.
Ethiopian Beef Stew
This delicious Ethiopian Beef Stew is a super quick and easy way to make an authentic Minchet Abish. It’s spiced with a wonderful Ethiopian spice mix called Berbere that you can make at home as well!
Persian Borani Beet Dip
This Borani Beet Dip is as delicious as it is pretty! This beet appetizer is smooth, delicious, vegetarian and relatively low in carbs.
Chicken Vindaloo
Make an authentic Chicken Vindaloo in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker in minutes rather than hours! It’s easy to make, keto and gluten-free!
Keto Ham and Bean Soup
This Keto Ham and Bean Soup recipe uses a secret, keto bean substitute that tastes just like the real thing! Don’t believe me? Trust me, you’ll definitely want to give this delicious soup a try if you’re a fan of ham and bean soup and are on a low carb diet.
Poblano Chicken Soup
This recipe for Poblano Chicken Soup is absolutely bursting with flavor without being spicy. Not only is it delicious, but it’s low carb and easily made in your Instant Pot as well!
Instant Pot Brisket + Video
Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
This Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is one of the tastiest spaghetti squash recipes out there. And not only is it crazy good, but it’s a great vegetarian side dish that’s easy to make and makes a beautiful presentation to boot.
Keto Green Bean Casserole
This Keto Green Bean Casserole is an absolute must for your family get-togethers this holiday season! Enjoy this holiday time favorite guilt-free!
Savory Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup + Video
Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
This Keto Zucchini Lasagna Recipe is so good you won’t even be able to tell that it’s low carb or gluten-free! And thanks to your Instant Pot, it’s easy to make as well.
Instant Pot Fish Saag | Fish Curry
I’ve seen so many comment threads on Facebook of people who are against cooking seafood in their pressure cookers because they’re afraid of over-cooking. The thing is, seafood in the Instant Pot is amazing and is so simple. I love this Fish Saag recipe because it’s creamy and cooks so quickly.
Low Carb Italian Sausage Kale Soup
Here’s an easy Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Low Carb Italian Sausage Kale soup . Create a hearty, comforting low carb soup in your Instant Pot or Pressure cooker. This soup is easy, delicious, freezes well, and actually tastes even better the next day.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH GINGER | Instant Pot Recipe
A nourishing and creamy vegan butternut squash soup with ginger that’s perfect for crisp fall days! Making this soup in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker makes it quick and easy for you and adds a depth of flavor to the classic comfort dish.
Creamy Pesto Chicken
Make dinner easy and delicious with this mouth-watering Pesto Chicken recipe! It’s a dinner everyone will want on regular rotation each week, and you’ll love it too because of how simple it is to throw together!
South Indian Chicken Curry | Pressure Cooker Coconut Tamarind Chicken Curry
Here’s an easy South Indian style chicken curry that uses coconut milk and tamarind for a tangy, creamy flavor that is just divine. It’s a pour and cook recipe for a pressure cooker chicken curry that comes together in just minutes–leaving you more time to eat this!
Indian Pulled Pork Tacos | Pressure Cooker Recipe
Want to put a fun twist on dinner tonight? Make these Indian Pulled Pork Tacos! They’re nothing like you’ve ever had, and you’re going to love the burst of flavor from the Indian spices and the tender pork.
Instant Pot Keto Indian Kheema | Indian Ground Beef Recipe
This Instant Pot Keto Indian Kheema Recipe is an easy family-friendly keto dish that’s gluten-free, keto, paleo and done in under 30 minutes. This is a great Instant Pot ground beef recipe that is quite different from the usual meatloaf recipes and taco recipes you probably see all over the web. Try this pressure cooker kheema and you may well have a new favorite!
Instant Pot Keto Thai Coconut Pandan Custard
Thai Coconut Pandan Custard is a delicious treat that is Keto, Low Carb, and is all made in your Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Keto Beef Stroganoff
This Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff recipe might be the best beef stroganoff you’ve ever had! Ready and on the table in 35 minutes. It’s creamy, rich, and best of all, it’s gluten-free low carb and keto-friendly!
Low Carb Dan Dan Style Chicken | Pressure Cooker Recipe
I live in the suburbs of DFW, which means getting good Sichuan food is not easy. Well, I mean, it’s easy, it’s just a 45-minute drive which is really a pity because I love Sichuan Food. So I have to resort to making it for myself. I made a super tasty Sichuan Pork Soup (minus noodles) and a Sichuan pepper cabbage, but Dan Dan Mein is something else. I love it but the noodles are an issue. In addition, it’s a multi-step recipe with making chili sauce, making the spiced ground pork, and then making the noodles. So I did some experimenting in the kitchen and came up with this delicious Dan Dan Style Chicken recipe!
Poblano Cheese Frittata | Keto Pressure Cooker Recipe
This low carb Poblano Cheese Frittata is as good for breakfast as it is for dinner. It’s a very popular way to make an easy keto frittata in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker!
Keto Instant Pot Chili
This Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe is the perfect dish for a cool Fall or Winter day when you want something warm, comforting and vegan-friendly. Enjoy a chili that’s so good that even your non-vegetarian friends won’t even care that it’s a meatless dish.
Chicken Tinga | Pressure Cooker Recipe
Have you ever wanted to make authentic Indian Chicken Korma at home, but didn’t really know where to start? If you’re looking for an Instant Pot Chicken Korma Recipe, this one is so easy that you can make it on a weeknight in less than an hour, start to finish.
Instant Pot Low Carb Keto Cauliflower and Cheese
Instant Pot Low Carb Keto Cauliflower and Cheese is a creamy, delicious side dish that you can make in your pressure cooker for the ultimate low carb comfort food!
Crispy Pork Belly | Filipino Lechon Kawali
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo brings an authentic Filipino Chicken dinner to your table in under 30 minutes! All the original flavors of Filipino Chicken Adobo you love in a fraction of the time.
Instant Pot Jordanian Mansaf
Use the soup setting on your Instant Pot to make this rich and delicious Instant Pot Jordanian Mansaf. It comes together quickly and is fall-apart tender when it’s finished cooking. I took a lot of shortcuts while making this Mansaf–because that’s just how I roll. But it tastes authentic despite all that.
Malaysian Beef Rendang | Cheater Instant Pot Recipe
Make the curry to beat all curries with this cheater Malaysian Instant Pot Beef Rendang recipe! It’s fall-apart tender, and absolutely delicious–but best of all? Ready in under an hour.
Instant Pot Spicy Cauliflower Soup
This Spicy Cauliflower Soup is delicious and low-carb and perfect for any day of the week. It may sound odd to you but I want you to try this. If you’re craving a spicy soup, you will love this one!
Jamaican Chicken Curry
Use your Instant Pot or pressure cooker to make this amazing Jamaican Chicken Curry. This Jamaican curried chicken is spicy, authentic, and finished in just 20 minutes!
Mexican Pulled Pork | Instant Pot & Keto
I used a homemade rub to make an absolutely delicious Mexican Pulled Pork recipe in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Make pulled Pork tacos, or use it for burritos, casseroles, or whatever other creative uses you can think up!
Instant Pot Keto Chinese Braised Spareribs
Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker Keto Chinese Braised spareribs are meaty little ribs with a great, rich, deep flavor. These are ribs braised in a deep, dark flavorful black bean sauce that coats the ribs with umami goodness. Super easy dump and cook recipes for your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
Pakistani Chicken Karahi + Video
In less than 30 minutes, reproduce an authentic restaurant quality Punjabi Chicken Karahi at home. This low carb Keto chicken recipe is a breeze to make and is also an Instant Pot Gem recipe that you can also make on the stovetop in a wide pan or wok.
Instant Pot Spicy Pork Stew with Spinach
Southern Style Collard Greens with Ham | Pressure Cooker Recipe
No need to miss your beans and greens with this low carb Southern Style Collard Greens with Ham recipe! This simple dump and cook recipe for your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker makes a tasty side dish in under 30 minutes.
Southern Style Collard Greens with Ham
No need to miss your beans and greens with this low carb Southern Style Collard Greens with Ham recipe! This simple dump and cook recipe for your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker makes a tasty side dish in under 30 minutes.
Low Carb Garlic Chicken Recipe
Instant Low Carb Kimchi Beef Stew
Instant Pot Low Carb Kimchi Beef Stew is an easy Korean-style dump and cook keto recipe that’s full of spicy, umami flavor. Guaranteed to perk up your taste buds, and it will taste like you slaved for hours to get this complex flavor.
Pressure Cooker Keto Low Carb Wontons
Make these keto low carb wontons in your Instant pot, for the most tender and succulent Instant Pot Keto meatballs you’ve ever had. Make these wontons with no wrappers, but all of the taste of regular wontons.
Low Carb Beef Shawarma
This Low Carb Beef Shawarma with vegetables is an easy, delicious, low carb one-pot meal for your Instant Pot. It’s both flavorful and super family-friendly.
Broccoli Frittata with Ham and Peppers | Instant Pot Frittata
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
This Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie is the ultimate answer to your keto Thanksgiving woes. It is, without a doubt, the perfect pumpkin pie for the holidays and you won’t even know its low carb .
Pressure Cooker Low Carb Chicken Kale Soup
Make this delicious low carb chicken kale soup with leftover cooked chicken, kale, and warm, winter spices in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker for a soul-satisfying, low carb soup that’s perfect for cold winter nights.
Instant Pot Low Carb Vietnamese Bo Kho
One-Step Instant Pot Low Carb Vietnamese Bo Kho Stew recipe for a hearty and fragrant soup!
Mexican Ropa Vieja | Pressure Cooker Recipe
This Instant Pot Mexican Ropa Vieja makes an almost effortless low carb mix of meat and vegetables in your pressure cooker or instant pot. It’s just as delicious as it is easy to make!
Instant Pot Keto Ricotta Lemon Cheesecake
Instant Pot Keto Ricotta Lemon Cheesecake is a delicious low carb cheesecake with lemon zest for a little zing. Cook this in your pressure cooker to get a smooth and creamy cheesecake. Perfect for the summer when you don’t want to turn on your oven!
Keto Chocolate Cake
Malai Baingan | Keto Indian Creamy Eggplant
Malai Baingan is a recipe you need to try, because you are going to love it! The flavors blow up and are so good together! This is an easy and delicious indian eggplant recipe that will be quite different to anything you’ve tried. Creamy, spicy, hearty Indian Instant Pot recipe which is a great way to add a low carb keto side dish to your dinner table.
Instant Pot Chinese Style Steamed Ginger Scallion Fish
Instant Pot Chinese Steamed Ginger Scallion Fish , is a Low Carb, High protein, Gluten-free, Paleo, dinner in under 30 minutes from your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker.
Instant Pot Keto Gluten-Free Coconut Almond Cake
Instant Pot Keto Gluten-Free Coconut Almond Cake packs all of the flavors into a 3 gm carbs per serving cake that tastes like the real thing. Make this keto cake in your pressure cooker without heating up your kitchen, and serve an elegant slice with ease.
Low-Carb Cheesecake | Instant Pot Cheesecake
Low- carb cheesecake is the easiest, most luscious, creamy, tangy, keto cheesecake EVER. Even if you aren’t a cheesecake fan, or even low-carb, this might be the recipe that converts you. My recipe is so easy I don’t even mess with a crust!
Palak Paneer
If you ever thought making Indian Palak Paneer (or Spinach with Paneer) was complicated, here’s the recipe that will convince you otherwise. Delicious, nutritious, full-flavored, and super easy to make!
Want More Keto Recipes?
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken
- Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
- Low Carb Garlic Chicken
- Instant Pot Green Beans with Bacon
- Low Carb Italian Sausage Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
- Peppercorn Sauce
And that wraps up the 60+ Keto Instant Pot recipes. Whether you’re looking for a low carb version of a classic dish, an interesting international dish to try or an irresistible dessert, you’re sure to find a dish you’ll love that keeps you on the track to ketosis!
Don’t forget to check out my otherBest-selling Instant Pot Cookbooks!
Indian Instant Pot , Keto Instant Pot, Instant Pot Fast and Easy , Healthy Instant Pot & Vegetarian Instant Pot .
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Want to make easy Pressure Cooker Refried Beans? This recipe is delicious and so simple, you’ll never want to buy canned refried beans again.
What Makes Instant Pot Refried Beans Better Than Canned?
- Cost. Dried beans cost pennies on the dollar, which makes it significantly cheaper to make your own than to buy them in a can.
- Flavor. Canned beans are mediocre at best, and these are what dreams are made of. I’m serious when I say they will ruin canned beans for you forever.
- Control. Making your own means you can control the ingredients and flavor profile. Make them gluten-free , make them spicy (or not spicy), or whatever you want.
Don’t Refried Beans Need Lard?
Mexican refried beans need lard. I don’t have any. I don’t want to buy any. What if I end up loving it and eating too much of it? What if I never use any of it?
Then again, lard is nothing but pork fat–and coincidentally, so is bacon. I always have bacon. I do love it and eat too much of it. So, here’s what I thought I’d do:
Make pinto beans or red kidney beans in the Instant Pot , and then cook them up with bacon fat afterward.
That’s what I ended up doing, and it tasted quite good. Besides, since you use just the bacon fat and not the bacon, you get to eat it, which to me is only fair if you’re cooking, as your reward.
If you’d rather keep these Instant Pot Refried Beans vegetarian , use coconut oil or ghee instead of the bacon, and enjoy them that way.
Oh and yes, refried beans in your Instant pot can be made with red kidney beans instead of pinto beans.
For more info on how to cook beans and lentils in your pressure cooker, check out my guide on How to Cook Beans in the Instant Pot !
How to make Instant Pot Refried Beans
This Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe is so very simple, you’ll wonder why you ever bought that sticky looking stuff in a can. The best part of making Instant Pot Refried Beans ? How EASY it is.
- Soak Beans. Soak pinto beans in enough hot water to cover them for 1 hour.
- Cook the Pinto beans. Drain, add beans into your Instant Pot , add 3 cups of water, and cook at High Pressure for 20 minutes. Allow it to release pressure naturally to avoid spluttering.
- Mash the beans. Once they’re cooked, you can either mash them with the back of a spoon for a more rustic finish, or if you prefer a smoother finish, use an immersion blender on your beans to get a smooth paste. You may have to remove some of the cooking water so it’s not too runny.
- Fry Bacon. While the beans are cooking, Heat a frying pan and fry the bacon on a medium low heat to render all the bacon fat. Cook until the bacon is crisp and then remove bacon and reserve for another use (which means, eat it before anyone else sees it).
- Add Aromatics. To the fat, add chopped onion and cook until onion starts to brown at the edges. Add chopped garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Add mashed beans. Pour in the mashed or puréed beans along with a little water, as well as the cumin and salt. Mix everything well, and let it cook. You may have to add water. Your goal is to get the beans heated through, and you will want to add enough water to ensure it is a slightly loose mixture. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve . Add a sprinkle of cilantro, and a pass of shredded cheese as you serve.
Do You Need to Soak the Beans?
I’ve come up with a quick method for soaking beans to keep from having to soak them overnight.
Soak them in hot water for an hour, and they’ll be perfect for cooking in the Instant Pot .
For more info on how to cook beans and lentils in your pressure cooker, check out my guide on How to Cook Beans in the Instant Pot !
Tips and Tricks for Making Instant Pot Refried Beans
- Heat. Make your beans with a little kick by adding half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the seasoning list.
- Texture. Make your beans smooth by using an immersion blender on the cooked beans. Leave them with some more “whole bean” texture, by using a spoon instead of a blender.
- Serving. I like to serve these easy homemade refried beans with any of my Mexican-inspired dishes, but I especially love them with my Chile Rellenos or my Carne Asada recipes!
Other Authentic Mexican Recipes
After years in Texas, I have a ton of easy, authentic Mexican recipes you should check out. They may not be made in traditional ways, but they taste authentic because of #RuthlessEfficiency.
Taco Meatballs
Here are some Fan Favorites:
- Air Fryer Taco Meatballs
- Instant Pot Tamale Pie
- Instant Pot Tortilla Soup
- Keto Tacos De Alambre
- Air Fryer Queso fundido
- Air Fryer Chile Rellenos
- Ropa De Vieja
- Arroz Con Pollo
- Caldo De Res
- Caldo De Pollo Con Arroz
- Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
So the next time you’re throwing together a Mexican meal for your family, I beg of you, put the canned refried beans DOWN and make these authentic Instant Pot Refried Beans instead.
Instant Pot Refried Beans
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- KITCHENAID IMMERSION BLENDER
Ingredients
Soak Beans
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 85.5 g ) dry pinto beans
- ▢ 2 cups ( 2 cups ) hot water to soak beans
- ▢ 2 cups ( 3 cups ) water to cook beans
For Refrying
- ▢ 6-8 slices ( 6 slices ) Bacon
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 80 g ) Onion , chopped
- ▢ 3 cloves ( 3 cloves ) Garlic
- ▢ 1/4-1/2 cup ( 62.5 g ) Water
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Ground Cumin
Instructions
- Soak pinto beans in enough hot water to cover them for 1 hour.
- Drain, add beans into your Instant Pot, add 2 cups of water, and cook at High Pressure for 30 minutes. Allow it to release pressure naturally to avoid spluttering.
- Once they’re cooked, you can either mash them with the back of a spoon for a more rustic finish, or if you prefer a smoother finish, use an immersion blender on your beans to get a smooth paste. You may have to remove some of the cooking water so it’s not too runny.
- While the beans are cooking, Heat a frying pan and fry the bacon on a medium low heat to render all the bacon fat. Cook until the bacon is crisp and then remove bacon and reserve for another use (which means, eat it before anyone else sees it).
- To the fat, add chopped onion and cook until until onion starts to brown at the edges.
- Add chopped garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Add mashed or puréed beans along with a little water, as well as the cumin and salt. Mix everything well, and let it cook. You may have to add water. Your goal is to get the beans heated through, and you will want to add enough water to ensure it is a slightly loose mixture. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve with a spring of cilantro, and pass shredded cheese as you serve.
Tips and Tricks for Making Instant Pot Refried Beans
- Heat. Make your beans with a little kick by adding half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the seasoning list.
- Texture. Make your beans smooth by using an immersion blender on the cooked beans. Leave them with some more “whole bean” texture, by using a spoon instead of a blender.
- Serving. I like to serve these refried beans with any of my Mexican-inspired dishes, but I especially love them with my Chile Rellenos or my Carne Asada recipes!
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Originally published on April 25, 2017, at 7:29 PM.
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