30+ Whole30 Instant Pot Recipes (Meat, Poultry, Veggies, Soups) (2024)

Instant Pot Shredded Beef

If you want a versatile recipe that is perfect for meal prep and batch cooking, try ourWhole30-friendly Instant Pot shredded beef.It’s paleo, gluten-free, and with a Whole30option.

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Instant Pot Italian Beef Ragu

This hearty beef ragu is a great recipe for cooler weather or when you want to make a versatile meat dish as part of your weekend meal prep. Also try our Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce.

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Perfectly tender meat and vegetablesto soak up all the delicious juices that bubble up in record time. This is a staplethat the entire family can get on board with, and you can have it for dinner even if you only start it when you get home from work!

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This beginner-friendly recipe for Instant Pot pork shoulder roast and gravy is easily adapted to Whole30 by using ghee (clarified butter) in place of butter and tapioca or arrowroot flour to swap regular flour with. Serve with your favorite vegetable sides like roasted sweet potatoes and a green salad.

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Barbacoa Pulled Pork

Mexican food is easy to make Whole30. Just avoid the rice, beans, cheese, and sour cream. Yeah – it seems like a lot, but when you have pulled pork, none of that really matters. This barbacoa-style recipe is great for salads, burrito bowls, or lettuce wrap tacos.

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Chili is a good dish for meal prep and affordable to make, without relying on beans as a filler. This is plenty hearty with a unique blend of chorizo and beef, packed with delicious spices and healthy fats.

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Instant Pot Taco Meat

Taco meat is a recipe everyone should have mastered. It’s aversatile leftover, and it’s not simply limited to tacos. Salads, frittatas, lettuce wraps and even stir-fries come to mind.

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Lamb Shoulder Roast

This succulent, melt-in-your-mouth Greek-styleInstant Pot lamb shoulder roastonly takes just a little over an hour instead of 4-5 hours of slow cooking in the oven. Great for Easter, Thanksgiving or your weekly Sunday roast dinner. Omit the honey!

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This lovely Instant Pot lamb stew uses Moroccan-inspired ingredients and spices and is cooked up with soft potatoes, carrots and peas for an incredible one-pot dish. Serve it with cauliflower rice or a side of veggies.

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Thai 5-Spice Pork Stew

Savory broth and fresh herbs offer a gorgeous base for this pork to simmer in until it’sjusttender. This dish can typically be pretty intimidating, but the pressure cooker makes ittotally accessible to even the busiest Whole30’er. Recipe fromI Heart Umami.

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Instant Pot Meatballs In Italian Tomato Sauce

Spaghetti squash and zoodles are staples on the Whole30, but you know you need to dress things up. Despite the lack of cheese, the big flavor explosion in these Italian meatballs with plenty of garlic and spices will curb that need for dairy.

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Healthy Sloppy Joes With Baked Sweet Potatoes

This Instant pot sloppy joes recipe has lots of hidden veggies and is delicious over baked sweet potatoes or with zucchini noodles. For a Whole30 version, omit the coconut sugar from the ingredients. It will still be delicious, trust us!

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Instant Pot Beef Cheeks (Served 4 Ways)

Delicious and heartyInstant Pot beef cheeks braised in tomato and red wine sauceuntil fall-apart tender. Learn how to enjoy them in4 different ways: pasta ragu sauce, with mashed potatoes, as tacos or as a beef cheek pot pie.

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Instant Pot Chicken Scarpariello

This Instant Pot chicken scarpariello recipe is a pressure cooker version of the American-Italian classic dish made with poultry and sweet and sour sauce of pickled roasted red peppers and rosemary.

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This super easy recipe for chicken breasts and gravy is perfect for the pressure cooker as you can make both in one pot. The gravy is thickened with butter and flour but is easily adapted for Whole30 with the use of ghee (clarified butter) and tapioca or arrowroot flour at the end.

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Thai Chicken Curry

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Instant Pot Savory Chicken

When it comes to Whole30 Instant Pot recipes, you need a go-to chicken dish for easy meal prep. This dump and cook savory chicken recipe is super simple and delicious. Using boneless chicken breast meat or thighs, this dish is great for batch cooking and you can serve it in a variety of ways.

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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

A quick and easy recipe that results in a versatile protein that can be used in multiple meals such as shredded chicken wraps, healthy salads or a delicious, easy ramen noodle soup. Great for meal prep and batch cooking ahead of time.

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Instant Pot Summer Italian Chicken

Whether it’s summer or winter, this vibrant dish comes together beautifully with chicken thighs, ripe tomatoes, fresh chopped herbs and buttery olives in a veggie-laden stew. Recipe fromNom Nom Paleo.

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Whole30 Chicken Tikka Masala

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Whole Roasted Chicken With Lemon & Rosemary

The whole roasted chicken is something we simply adore doing in the Instant Pot. It’s so easy, andthe results are always stunning. Toss some fresh lemon and rosemary in the mix, and you’ve got yourself an awesome dinner every single time. Recipe fromOur Best Bites.

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Rich in Italian tomato sauce with herbs and garlic and meat falling off the bone, theseInstant Pot chicken drumsticksare great for the whole family. Serve them with pasta, rice or veggies.

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Eggs In The Instant Pot

Eggs are a staple on the Whole30. If you’ve ever done one before, you either get sick of eggs in the end or really just learn to love ’em. They’re so easy to make, plus they’re satisfying and nutritious. To stave off the boredom, learn to make ’em ten ways in the pressure cooker for endless options beyond just ‘boiling’ them.

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Cooking fish can be intimidating as is, let alone trying to figure out how to cook frozen fish in the Instant Pot. Today, we’re going to show you a super quick and easy recipe using cherry tomatoes, olives, capers and roasted peppers. It’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors, and you can make it with frozen white fish or salmon.

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Cooked from frozen, this tomato garlic shrimp dish can be made in 15 minutes using the Instant Pot. It’s gluten-free, paleo, Whole30 and low-calorie and can be served with a variety of sides.

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Speed, efficiency, and nutrition are what this recipe is all about. It’s designed for 2 servings but you could easily add an extra fillet or two of salmon and make more vegetables.

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Instant Pot Shrimp & Jambalaya

This Paleo, Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot Jambalaya is a new cajun inspired meal, cleaned up with lower carb cauliflower rice and Whole30 compliant sausage! It’s an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep recipe! Recipe fromReal Simple Good.

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Mussels Marinara

Okay, you can’t exactly have toast or dinner rolls while doing Whole30, but it shouldn’t stop you from enjoying these delicious Instant Pot mussels with tomato, garlic and onion Marinara sauce. Make a side of zucchini noodles to use up the leftover broth in your bowl.

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Brussels Sprouts With Crispy Bacon

With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe for Instant Pot Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon and garlic is a must-have side dish for any occasion.

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Asparagus is low in calories and high in fibre, making it great for weight loss and managing blood sugar levels and it helps to balance your hormones. This is recipe is a great side accompaniment to both meat, seafood and plant-based mains.

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Instant Pot Braised Green Beans (Turkish-Style)

These green beans are usually slow-cooked but using the pressure cooker speeds up the process while locking in all the nutrients and flavors. A little lemon juice or creamy yoghurt are served to add a little tang.

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Spaghetti Squash In The Instant Pot

Learn how to make Instant Pot spaghetti squash, which is a truly amazing and versatile vegetable. It’s the perfect alternative to noodles and pasta on a Whole30 diet and can be served with sauce or baked with meat or chicken topping on top.

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Lard-Whipped Parsnips with Caramelized Onions

We hope you're not to be afraid of fat! Lard, in particular, has been looked down upon since the whole low-fat thing started, but it’s both Whole30-friendly and good for you! It brings in some serious depth and unbeatable taste to this gorgeous parsnip mash, which makes a perfect pairing for a tender roast. Recipe fromGrazed and Enthused.

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Collard Greens With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Swap bacon for sun-dried tomatoes in this vegan-friendly Instant Pot collard greens. It’s a lovely twist that turns this classic dish into a plant-based version and we think it can give the bacon version a run for its money.

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Potato Salad With Eggs

A good potato salad is a favorite at picnics, cookouts, barbecues and family meals in the summertime. Using the Instant Pot is a great way to cook the ingredients quickly and easily without using the stove.

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Moroccan-Spiced Potatoes

Based on traditional Crispy Potatoes, but jazzed up with Moroccan Spices creating a wonderful flavor & texture. They make a lovely hash to top off with eggs, or a cozy side for roast chicken.Recipe from The Primal Desire.

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Instant Pot Aloo Gobi Recipe

A delicious classic vegetarian Indian dish also known as cauliflower and potato curry. Serve as a side, over rice or with a side of naan bread.

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Instant Pot Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)

Beet soup is good hot or cold. This naturally detoxifying soup easily comes together regardless of which season it is, and it works really well with a dollop of coconut cream or coconut yoghurt.

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Aromatic, nutritious, healing, and colorful. This soup is packed with unique flavor, creamy texture, and nutrients for all your Whole30 needs. The carrots make it slightly sweet. It’s also vegan, made creamy with coconut milk.Also check out ourSri Lankan Coconut Cabbage.

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Italian Farmhouse Vegetable Soup

This detox-friendlyInstant Pot vegetable soupis hearty and nutritious, filled with veggies, greens, and mushrooms. It’s a great example of a traditional Italian farmhouse soup and it is vegan and gluten-free.

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Cfeamy Butternut Squash Soup

Perfect for fall and winter, thisInstant Pot butternut squash soup only takes 20-25 minutes from start to finish. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian-friendly. This soup is also great for make-aheadbatch cooking and freezing.

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