I LOVE these Instant Pot Chicken Zucchini meatballs – seriously, so good and filling, the seasonings are spot on, and to boot, HEALTHY! – Food Under Pressure
Healthy, chicken meatballs are just what I need in my life right now. Because… have you seen my Alabama Pot Roast recipe? Not the healthiest thing in the world.
Sometimes you just wantneed something light, healthy, full of veg. This is it.
And it’s quick. 6 minutes! Fix a big salad on the side while this is cooking and boom! You got a veg filled, healthy dinner for the fam!
I love rice recipes & rice dishes. Well, actually, I LOVE Instant Pot rice recipes! They are some of the easiest, fastest & most delicious pressure cooker recipes, including this Easy Jambalaya.
With Instant Pot rice recipes, I love to add a TON of flavor.
Don’t get intimidated… adding a ton of flavor doesn’t mean you have to have magical powers, just be creative with your ingredients and don’t be stingy with those seasonings! If a rice recipe is going to be my MEAL, I don’t want just a bowl of mostly plain rice. I want meat and veggies and FLAVOR in every bite.
Chinese Fried Rice from a local takeout place usually disappoints me. Why? Because the ratio of rice to other ingredients is far too big. I want meat, I want veggies, I want flavor, not just a mouthful of rice. My Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is a big hit in my house!
My husband loves smoked sausage and cajun spice. So, when I had these ingredients on hand recently and needed to get a good dinner on the table ASAP, I decided to go for an easy (and SUPER FAST) Instant Pot Jambalaya.
Good news, it was a HIT! Better news, it took just a few minutes of prep and I cooked everything in one pot – the Instant Pot! Hip Hip HOORAY for only one dirty pot! Gotta love a good Instant Pot one pot meal!
Press “Sauté” on your Instant Pot or Browning setting on other pressure cookers, and allow it to heat.
Add onion, celery, red pepper and garlic as well as sausage and seasonings, sauté 3-4 minutes.
Add rice, sauté another 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, shrimp and water. Stir gently.
Place lid on pressure cooker and close vent.
For Instant Pot, close lid and turn Vent knob to “Sealing”
Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
For Instant Pot, Press “Manual” [High Pressure] setting, and adjust time using “+/-“ buttons.
When cook time is complete, allow pot to naturally release pressure (NPR) for 5 minutes. Then, quickly release remaining pressure (QPR) manually by carefully opening your vent knob.
For Instant Pot, turn vent knob to “Venting”.
Open lid, and enjoy the yummy view!
Fluff with large fork, then serve immediately with scallion and perhaps more tabasco as garnish.