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Instant Pot Paleo Recipes. The ultimate list of the 45 best instant pot paleo recipes. From chicken to vegetables to one pot dishes to amazing paleo sauces we have it covered. Scroll through our list of paleo recipes in the instant pot and decide what to cook for dinner tonight.

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Instant Pot Paleo Recipes

Welcome to instant pot paleo recipes. Updated for 2020 and including lots of new paleo ideas to make in your instant pot or other brand of electric pressure cooker.

Iam an Instant Pot Junkie. I am also a Paleo addict. The two just belong together like salt and pepper. Whenever I fall off the Paleo bandwagon, I feel terrible.

It is like my body goes into shutdown mode. I always suffer from a bloated stomach and look heavily pregnant and lose all the energy that the Paleo way of life gives me.

I also suffer from gluten intolerances and I am obsessed with eating vegetables and that suits me and paleo perfectly.

But I also have many, many readers here on Recipe This that don’t do paleo and this is about me and my fellow Paleo instant pot users to have a special place to go to cook instant pot paleo recipes.

What Is Paleo?

But first, you must be wondering what Paleo is and how it fits in with healthy Instant Pot Cooking? Well the infographic below is fantastic for describing it. Think of it as a less restrictive low carb diet. Many people avoid carrots and sweet potatoes on low carb diets yet its allowed on paleo.

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As you can see, instead you eat meals that are loaded with vegetables, use healthy flour substitutes, such asBobs Red Mill, use honey and maple syrup as your natural sugar source and eat quality organic meat.

For example, getting your meat fromButcher Box. As well as this healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil are extensively used in cooking.

To replace cream and milk, it is normal touse coconut milkinstead and this often gives a much better flavour to your cooking.

Processed foods become something that you used to do, and you get your carbs naturally through root vegetables and other foods.

There are so many ways where you can make Paleo recipes in the Instant Pot and I believethe Instant Pot, alongsidethe Air Fryerare the perfect way to eat healthy with your kitchen gadgets.

Below you will find my top 10 favourite instant pot paleo recipes that I recommend you start your instant pot paleo cooking with.

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Top 10 Of The Best Instant Pot Paleo Recipes

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  • Instant Pot Butternut Squash – Did you know you can cook a whole butternut squash in the instant pot? It is so, so yummy and just load it up with a paleo Bolognese.
  • Instant Pot Paleo Sauce – I use this a lot on Paleo, and it is a fantastic substitute for cheese sauce, cream of canned soup sauces and is loaded with hidden vegetables.
  • Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Wings – You can cook chicken wings from frozen in the instant pot. Then use the air fryer lid to make them crispy and toss them in honey, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs – How to make delicious hard boiled eggs for your paleo salads without the 5-5-5 method. Much easier and faster too.
  • Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs – Make ahead meatballs and freeze them. Then use our method for cooking your favourite meatballs from frozen. You can also use any premade paleo friendly meatballs in this recipe.
  • Instant Pot Pork Cataplana – A local dish to where I live in Portugal this is fantastic for a quick pork and vegetable meal in the instant pot.
  • – I love salmon and broccoli as a quick paleo lunch and it is ideal for the instant pot too. You can use either frozen salmon or fresh and it never fails to impress.
  • Instant Pot Curry Sauce – Don’t want to give up delicious curries when you are on paleo? Then try this homemade curry sauce that is loaded with vegetables. Then cook with chicken breast, shrimp, or other meat and fish you like with your curry.
  • Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts – How to cook your favourite chicken breasts from frozen in the instant pot. Perfect for instant pot beginners. And perfect for paleo chicken salads.
  • Instant Pot Beef Roast – Use the instant pot to cook delicious roast beef and then make your sides in the air fryer like us Milner’s do.

Instant Pot Vegetables

One type of food for the instant pot that is ideal for the paleo diet is vegetables. The instant pot is life changing for the speed in which it perfectly steams all your favourite vegetables. Here are a few instant pot steamed vegetables to try next:

  • Instant Pot Baby Parsnips
  • Instant Pot Parsnips
  • Instant Pot Carrots
  • Instant Pot Rutabaga
  • Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts
  • Instant Pot Mushrooms
  • Instant Pot Turnips
  • Instant Pot Leeks
  • Instant Pot Beetroot
  • Instant Pot Asparagus
  • Instant Pot Cabbage
  • Instant Pot Pumpkin
  • Instant Pot Cauliflower
  • Instant Pot Broccoli
  • Instant Pot Frozen Vegetables
  • Instant Pot Frozen Broccoli
  • Instant Pot Steamed Tomatoes
  • Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash
  • Instant Pot Sweet Potato Mash
  • Instant Pot Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
  • Instant Pot Mushroom Soup

More Instant Pot Paleo Recipes

  • Instant Pot Shredded Beef
  • Instant Pot No Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Instant Pot Egg Loaf
  • Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken
  • Instant Pot Paleo Chili
  • Instant Pot Pineapple Ham
  • Instant Pot Pork Roast + Sweet Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Tomato Soup
  • Instant Pot Ginger + Carrot Soup
  • Instant Pot Turkey Crown + Gravy
  • Instant Pot Chicken Balti
  • Instant Pot Frozen Taco Meat
  • Instant Pot Turkey Breast
  • Instant Pot Whole Chicken

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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.

Why do Instant Pot recipes say do not stir? ›

As explained by Kitchn, stirring the pasta with the liquid before locking the appliance and setting it to pressure cook will cause the dish to go sticky and gummy as it cooks, due to the way pasta releases starch under pressure.

What is the Instant Pot equivalent cooking times? ›

3. Try this Instant Pot cheat sheet.
StovetopPressure CookerSlow Cooker (on High Heat)
1 hour or more30 to 45 minutes4 to 6 hours
30 to 45 minutes10 to 15 minutes2 to 3 hours
20 to 30 minutes5 to 10 minutes2 hours
15 minutes or under0 minutesNA
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Does Instant Pot reduce cooking time? ›

Most things cook (at least) 60–70% faster in a pressure cooker than when using any other type of cooking. That doesn't count the prep time of course, or any time the oven, pot, or pressure cooker takes to come to temperature for the food to start real “cooking” though, or “resting” time in the pot for some foods.

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.

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.

Why does Instapot say burn food? ›

The Instant Pot's burn message simply means that your Instant Pot has detected that its inner pot has gotten too hot. There may be a slight amount of burned food at the bottom of your pot, but not enough to ruin whatever you're cooking.

How long do Instant Pots last? ›

The average lifespan of an Instant Pot ranges from 2-5 years, but it can last longer depending on how often it's used and how well-maintained it is. So it's safe to say Instant Pots aren't commonly being replaced, and may even be a one-time purchase.

Do you need to stir food in a pressure cooker? ›

There is no need to stir. High pressure means your food won't have cold spots. Yes! Sometimes with cooking doing the extra work pays off, but other times it's just a lot of extra energy for the same result.

Do you stir when slow cooking? ›

Due to the nature of a slow cooker, there is no need to stir the food unless it specifically says to in your recipe. In fact, taking the lid off to stir food causes the slow cooker to lose a significant amount of heat, extending the cooking time required. Therefore, it is best not to remove the lid for stirring.

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