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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Tuna Fish and Peas

January 8, 2019 by jenuinehome Leave a Comment

Instant Pot macaroni and cheese used to be a staple every Sunday after church, before we discovered that dairy and gluten were bothering some tummies in our family. We usually add some type of veggies with the noodles. One of my favorite ways to eat Instant Pot macaroni and cheese is with tuna fish and peas.

I hate peas, but somehow I love the canned peas in this Instant Pot macaroni. Who knew?! The kids LOVE when I make the macaroni more fun with bow tie pasta.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE MAKING MACARONI IN THE INSTANT POT

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Tuna Fish and peas is quick to throw together. Food prep time is however long to open a box and some cans.
It’s easy and usually always have all of the ingredients on hand. Simple pantry staple meal.
No babysitting a pot of boiling starchy water.
No draining water and having 1 less dish to wash.
You can adapt this recipe to any type of flavor macaroni and cheese you prefer

Below is our original Instant Pot macaroni and cheese with tuna fish and peas, but I’m working on a gluten and dairy version too! I hope it turns out so that I can share that one as well! Fingers crossed! I know my kids would love to have mac n’ cheese again!

PS. My hubby LOVES to add Chili Lime Cholula hot sauce to his bowl of Instant Pot macaroni and cheese with tuna fish and peas. He’s a spicy addict.

Bowtie Macaroni and cheese pasta with tuna fish and peas in a red bowl.

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Tuna Fish and Peas

My family is always hangry after church. Mac and cheese is the favorite quick solution. Macaroni and cheese with tuna fish and peas is always sung with its own little tune because it rhymes and makes the kids giggle.

Course Instant Pot, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Instant Pot

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 4 minutes

Pressure Building 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6

Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

4 cups water
16 oz pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 cans of tuna fish drained
14.5 oz canned peas drained
milk to desired consistency (about 1/2 cup)
2 large handfuls of shredded cheese.
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add 4 cups water, pasta and butter to pot. Stir mixture.
Place lid on pot, making sure the sealing ring is secure. Pressure Cook for 4 minutes on high. Quick release immediately when cooking time is done.
Add tuna fish (drained), canned peas (drained), cheese and stir. The cheese will melt from the heat of the noodles. Stir in milk and continue to add milk until desired creamy consistency.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

Lime Cholula hot sauce tastes amazing with this if you want to make it spicy!

Instant Pot Gluten Free Ramen

January 7, 2019 by jenuinehome Leave a Comment

USING LEFTOVERS TO MAKE INSTANT POT GLUTEN FREE RAMEN

This Instant Pot gluten free ramen was something I improvised and created in just 30 minutes! I needed to throw together a quick hot meal to feed my hungry crew after a day playing in the snow and sandwiches just weren’t going to do.

We had lots of odd leftovers and produce that needed to be used up in the fridge before they went to waste. All of the veggies ended up coming together and pairing so well with each other. We love this gluten free ramen so much, that I decided to document it and make it part of our meatless meal rotation! Especially after my 5 yr old told me that I’m the best mommy ever for making this soup.

30 MINUTES FROM START TO EATING INSTANT POT RAMEN

Feel free to use any veggies you have on hand whether frozen or fresh to help you create your own ‘dump and go’ meal like this! Really, most veggies would taste amazing with this broth base. This Instant Pot gluten free ramen soup took only 30 minutes from start to finish to cook using the saute mode (no pressure cooking). I made this soup in my 8qt so if using a 6qt, divide the recipe in half. Or cook on your stove top in a big soup pot.

We love being able to eat ramen again by using gluten free rice ramen noodles. We use the Lotus brand that we can find at Costco. Use your own favorite ramen noodles if you are not gluten free. Our family of 6 ate almost the entire batch of soup for our late lunch (hence why I always use my 8qt to make batches of soup).

PS. Don’t skip the sesame oil, it’s definitely a major flavor component for this Instant Pot ramen!

Instant Pot Gluten Free Ramen

Super easy, quick to make and use whatever vegetables you have on hand! Note that the recipe amounts are for an 8qt size. Divide in half if using a 6qt or cook full recipe on stove in a large stock pot.

Keyword Instant Pot, Gluten Free

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8

Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil
1 onion, diced
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
12 cups chicken broth
1 cup snap peas
1 cup carrots (diced or julienned)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
3 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
1 tbsp sesame oil
12 drops fish sauce
1 tsp garlic, minced (or 2 cloves)
1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
3 gluten free rice noodle ramen cakes (we like Lotus brand)
sprinkle chili pepper flakes

Instructions

*Note that this is an 8qt recipe. Divide in half if using a 6qt or cook on your stove using a large stock pot. This meal is cooked using saute mode (not pressure cook).

Push saute mode and adjust until setting is on the MORE or hottest saute temp. Wait until the screen reads HOT.
Add oil and onion. Saute until onion is translucent.
Add remaining ingredients except rice ramen and chili flakes. Stir and cook until soup reaches a boil.
Turn off heat by pressing cancel. Add rice cakes and let sit for 2-3 minutes. They cook quickly. Afterwards, carefully separate the noodles using a fork. Stir to combine.
Serve with chili peppers on top if you like spicy ramen.

Instant Pot Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake

December 13, 2018 by jenuinehome Leave a Comment

We love all things pumpkin. Instant Pot Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats are made for breakfast almost every day. Pumpkin pie is at every holiday meal and for my hubby’s birthday. So naturally, I had to create a pumpkin cheesecake. But not just any pumpkin cheesecake but one with chocolate! I love how the chocolate topping and chocolate cookie crust make a happy introduction and end with a happy pumpkin middle.

WHY THIS CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IS SO DELICIOUS

This is cheesecake, need I say more?
Okay fine, this is pumpkin flavored too. Give me all things pumpkin!
Alright, we can’t forget something as important as chocolate! This instant pot pumpkin cheesecake has chocolate on top AND a chocolate cookie crust on bottom. Mic drop.
Making this in the steamy environment of the Instant Pot, allows the cheesecake to remain soft and creamy, without cracking on top. This creates a chocolate pumpkin cheesecake that’s a show stopper when you’re all finished.
Full fat cream cheese. Just do it, you’re already making cheesecake. Make it taste gooood with the full fat kind.

THINGS NEEDED TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

parchment paper
foil
nonstick spray (we like non-aerosal avocado oil)
Cheesecake pan that will fit inside 6QT Instant Pot. Use this stainless steel push pan with a handle (genius) or this springform pan.
food processor or electric mixer
Cooling rack

Don’t be scared at making your first cheesecake in the Instant Pot! Once you try your first homemade cheesecake, you’ll be hooked! It really isn’t that hard and the rewards are worth it. Think of all the different kinds you can make! The possibilities are endless. Homemade cheesecakes also make the perfect gift for a hostess, teacher or dessert for work parties!

Instant Pot Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake

Tasty pumpkin cheesecake that reminds you of fall with the added indulgence of a bit of chocolate.

Course Dessert, Instant Pot

Keyword Instant Pot, Dessert

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

NPR 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 12

Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

Crust:

1 1/2 cups Oreo cookies (about 12-15)
2 tbsp butter, melted

Cheesecake filling:

2 8 oz full fat cream cheese, room temperature (I like Philadelphia brand)
1/2 cup coconut sugar (you can sub sugar)
2 tbsp All purpose flour
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 eggs, room temperature

Chocolate Topping:

1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil

Supplies:

7" Springform cheesecake pan
Instant Pot trivet
Foil
Parchment Paper
Nonstick spray or coconut oil

Instructions

Allow cream cheese and eggs to come to room temperature before beginning recipe. You can speed up this process by placing the eggs in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Place cream cheese on a plate and microwave for several seconds, being careful not to melt it or let it get too soft if you want to speed up the process of making it come to room temperature.

Prepare the Pan:

Meanwhile, prepare the 7" springform cheesecake pan. Release the spring and remove the top ring of pan. Cut a piece of parchment to fit the bottom of the pan (tracing with a pencil helps). Place ring back on cheesecake pan and secure lever. Spray sides and bottom of the pan and place the parchment on the bottom. The spray will help it stay in place.

Prepare the Crust:

In a food processor, blend cookies into crumbs. Add melted butter and blend again until combined.
Add crust crumbs into the prepared cheesecake pan. Press the edges of the crust about 1-1.5" up the sides of the pan. Place crust pan in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Cheesecake Batter:

In a large mixing bowl, add room temperature cream cheese, sugar and flour. Blend until combined and smooth. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice and blend.
Add eggs and slowly turn on mixer and mix until just barely incorporating the eggs into the batter. Mix in the eggs by hand the rest of the way until just mixed together (this will prevent the cheesecake from rising too much and overflowing).
Pour cheesecake batter into prepared crust and pan. Using the foil, tear off a long enough piece to create a sling for the cheesecake pan. Take the piece of foil and fold it in half hotdog style and then again in half again. You will now have a piece that is about 4-5" in width and about 22" in length. You will use this to help lift the cheesecake pan out of the Instant Pot.
In the Instant Pot, place the trivet and 1 cup of water into the inner pot. Insert the foil sling. Place cheesecake pan on trivet and sling. The foil will now have long enough handles to grab above the pan. Tuck them down between the sides of the pan and the pot if you need to move them out of the way to close the lid. Make sure you have your sweet sealing ring on the lid and not a savory garlic smelling one. Close the lid.

Pressure Cook:

Turn knob to sealing and pressure cook on high for 30 minutes, followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release. Quick release any remaining time.
Open the lid carefully preventing the condensation from spilling onto the cheesecake in the process. If too much condensation has accumulated on cheesecake, use a paper towel to gently soak up the water. You don't need to press down, just place the paper towel on the wet area and it will soak up easily.
Using the foil sling, lift cheesecake pan out of the Instant Pot and place on a wire rack. Using a thin knife or flat spatula, gently insert and run along the inside edge of pan and cheesecake to help release cheesecake from the edges. Leave alone to cool for about an hour.
After the hour is up, open the spring release on the pan and take off the ring. Transfer pan bottom with the cheesecake still on it to the refrigerator and allow it to chill for 4 hours or overnight.

Chocolate Topping:

When you are ready to serve the cheesecake, it's time to prepare the chocolate topping. Add chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave in 15-30 second increments until fully melted and smooth.
Transfer cheesecake to serving plate, if desired. Spread chocolate on top of cheesecake evenly. The chilled cheesecake will cool and harden the chocolate back to a crispy shell on top. Or eat right away while the chocolate topping is still creamy!

Perfect Bread Machine Gluten Free Bread

December 13, 2018 by jenuinehome Leave a Comment

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This perfect bread machine gluten free bread is our family’s newest miracle in living a gluten free lifestyle. It is delicious and as my hubby said,”it tastes just like regular homemade bread”. Which, for those who are familiar with gluten free products, is saying something! The texture is perfect and springy, like regular bread. This gluten free bread is not dry in the slightest. It’s perfectly soft and chewy inside with a firm crust.

WHY MAKING BREAD MACHINE GLUTEN FREE BREAD IS AMAZING

Not much is better than the smell of homemade bread going through the house. This bread smells just like regular bread, making your mouth water even before it’s done cooking.
It’s so much cheaper to make your own perfect bread machine gluten free bread!
The taste, the texture and satisfaction of amazing gluten free bread.
Gluten free dough is super sticky and hard to hold its shape. The bread machine makes the perfect gluten free bread without having to touch the dough or worry about the shape.
The bread machine mixes, sets timed rises and bakes, all in one machine! No having to set timers and rememebering to check the dough.
You don’t have to worry about being ready to take it out immediately upon completion. The bread machine goes straight to keep warm mode!
Clean up couldn’t be easier. Just clean the pan and paddle, which take me aprox 3 minutes or less.
No heating up the house in the summer to use the oven to cook bread. Especially helpful if you live in places like Arizona (like we used to) and you avoid all oven baked type meals for 6 months of the year.

Buying a loaf of gluten free bread feels like it costs as much as a car payment each month. Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a tad, but it sure feels like a crazy amount to spend a loaf of bread! With my 4 children, we go through 2 loaves per week just on bread for sandwiches for school lunches, easily costing at least $12 per week on bread that is just ok tasting and somewhat dry. We were eating those storebought loaves for several months until this recipe was born!

My desire to ditch the store bought/gluten free bread for something that tasted far better, sent me on a mission to make good bread. But there was no way that I had time to make bread every few days by hand.

Enter my holiday shopping during Black Friday and a wishful window shopping trip through Williams Sonoma. I saw this little bread machine and was floored not only by its compact size but I was pleased to see the almost normal sandwich sized loaf pan. Expecting it to be $300, I walked by but the store attendant approached me and so I decided to ask the price. I was thrilled to see that it was under $100! After some thought, I decided to wait on it.

After I got home, I couldn’t get the bread machine out of my head so I checked on amazon to see if it was availabe there. It was! And for a little bit cheaper. I bought it in a heart beat, when I saw that it had a gluten free bread option.

As soon as my bread machine arrived in the mail, I wanted to bake a loaf of bread right away. The user manual has a gluten free recipe listed in it. I didn’t have 2 of the ingredients listed and I also wanted to make it refined sugar and dairy free.

I tweaked the recipe with my needed modifications and the result was a house filling with the aroma of fresh bread baking and a deliciously soft, perfectly elastic bread texture with a flavor that could rival traditional bread. The only problem we have with making the perfect bread machine gluten free bread, is that now we want to gobble up each fresh loaf right away instead of keeping some for sandwiches the next day.

I just love how easy it is to make! Best of all, no handling of the sticky dough or trying to shape it and hope that it rises properly. This recipe really is so simple! Just dump in the order listed and push start.The bread loaf slips out of the pan effortlessly after baking onto the cooling rack.

I will mention that this gluten free bread loaf size only comes in the 1.5lb option instead of the bigger 2lb loaf. Which is kinda annoying, and I was able to 1.25x my recipe to make it into a 2lb loaf size, but the top sunk because it couldn’t handle that big of a rise. And I had to babysit the mixing process, helping the paddle mix the dough with my spatula turning the batter over on the top towards the bottom.

So for the no fail recipe, I offer the 1.5lb loaf size for now.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BREAD MACHINE GLUTEN FREE BREAD

Bread machine. This is the compact model that we own and love. It’s so small, it fits inside my cereal cupboard!
Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
Oil or butter
Honey or sugar
Active dry yeast
Eggs
Salt
Cooling rack.

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT BREAD MACHINE GLUTEN FREE BREAD

Add ingredients in order listed and secure loaf pan in bread machine.
Select gluten free mode and push start. The kneading process will start.

3. After the kneading process, there will be one rise for the dough. Then it bakes the bread.

4. After baking is done, remove the pan onto a cooling rack and slide bread out. After it cools for 20 minutes, remove the paddle.

5. After it’s cooled, slice and enjoy! This bread also toasts perfectly. We haven’t tried freezing it yet to see how that fares as we’ve always eaten through the loaf too quickly.

FAVORITE WAY TO STORE GLUTEN FREE BREAD

We have recently discovered the realm of wax food wraps. We bought some from Trader Joe’s and not only does it work from preventing my bread from getting stale (which happens easily with gluten free bread), it also softens the crust just a little, making it easier to eat. Here’s how it works.

Place bread in middle of a large wrap.

2. Fold up one corner toward the center of loaf.

3. Continue bringing each corner to the center, tucking in the sides like you would wrapping a present.

4. Press down on the last corner flap and pinch edges until it sticks to itself and stays in place.

That’s it! Super easy to use and clean (just use hot water). I love that by using this eco friendly wax wraps, we are reducing the amount of plastic used in our home. Plus, my kids always have a hard time sealing up bread bag with ties anyway.

Perfect Bread Machine Gluten Free Bread

So easy to make bread machine and so delicious that you wouldn't believe it's gluten free!

Course Healthy Eats, sides, bread

Cuisine American

Keyword Gluten Free, bread

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours 25 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/4 cup oil or 4 tbsp dairy free butter
3 eggs
1 1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp honey or sugar
3 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
2 tsp active dry yeast

Instructions

Add all ingredients, in the order listed, into the bread machine loaf pan (make sure kneading paddle is in the pan).
Place pan in bread machine and select gluten free program, then start. After 3-5 minutes of kneading, gently scrape down the dry ingredients stuck on the sides of the pan with a spatula.
The bread machine will take care of the rest including the rise and baking. It will beep when done, about 2 hours15 minutes from the start.

Instant Pot Caramelized Bacon Green Beans

December 6, 2018 by jenuinehome 9 Comments

I’m just going to say it, we are in love with these Instant Pot caramelized bacon green beans. We are not, however, fans of the typical green bean casserole that’s served during the holiday meals. Don’t hate me! The thing is, usually the green bean casserole is made with cream of mushroom stuff that gives both my hubby and I shivers of digust. The only part I like to eat is the unhealthy fried crunchy onions on top and those don’t exactly count as eating vegetables.

We do love to have at least one side of vegetables with our holiday meal and simple steamed green beans seasoned with salt and pepper, was the usual choice. Then bacon entered the green bean scene. Using the Instant Pot, we were able to make these fresh green beans into an easy instant pot carmelized bacon green beans masterpiece.

Make this for your next holiday meal, especially if you’re in charge of bringing a side, and you’ll have raving fans. But why keep it to the holidays? Make it anytime you get the craving.

WHAT MAKES INSTANT POT CARAMELIZED BACON GREEN BEANS SO ADDICTING

Fresh green beans means best tasting fresh flavor, more nutrients and excellent tender texture when you bite into them.
Salty crisp bacon flavors the beans and pairs so well with the sweet sauce
Coconut aminos are the healthy soy/gluten free replacement of soy sauce and provide a sweet sauce
Coconut sugar matches the flavor of coconut aminos yet doesn’t make the dish taste like coconut at all. Just sweet and salty, the perfect combo without refined sugar
Onions and garlic provide depth and flavor that also brings delightful aromatics to the instant pot carmelized bacon green beans.

WHY THE INSTANT POT MAKES BACON GREEN BEANS EASY TO MAKE

This entire recipe can be made using just the Instant Pot
No need to watch a boiling pot of green beans on the stove
No straining/draining of hot liquid from the pot required
Perfectly steamed green beans that are bite tender but not mushy
Frees up your hands so you can make the other holiday food
Utilizing the keep warm mode feature on the Instant Pot means the veggies stay warm until ready to serve

If you want to multi task to help save some time and don’t mind washing one extra dish, I also share my oven method for cooking crispy bacon. I usually opt for cooking the bacon in the oven because it does save me time and I can cook all of the bacon together on the pan! Trust me, taking the extra time to add bacon to this dish is what makes this incredible. My family gobbles this up so quickly, it’s ridiculous.

HOW TO COOK BACON WITH THE OVEN METHOD

Line a large cooking sheet with foil (for easy clean up later).
Place bacon on cookie sheet, without overlapping bacon pieces.
Place bacon in a cold oven. Turn oven on to 400F and cook for 18-20 minutes or until crispy.
Remove bacon from oven and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb the grease.
Once cooled, chop bacon into bits.

HOW TO COOK BACON IN THE INSTANT POT

Push saute mode on the Instant Pot. While the pot is heating up, chop bacon into 1/4″ slices.
When screen reads HOT, add bacon and cook until crispy. The grease from the bacon will release, therefore no additional oil is needed. You may have to cook in 2 batches.
Remove cooked bacon and allow to rest/drain on a plate covered with 2 layers of paper towels to absorb the grease.
Make sure to deglaze the pot by adding 1/4 cup of water to help loosen up the cooked on bacon bits in the pot as you scrape with a spatula. This takes about 3-4 minutes to do. Deglazing the pot prevents any BURN error on the screen when pressure cooking afterwards.

Instant Pot Caramelized Bacon Green Beans

Course Side Dish, Instant Pot, Healthy Eats

Cuisine American

Keyword Instant Pot, Gluten Free

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

1 lb bacon, cut into bits
1 red onion, diced
1 tsp garlic, minced or 2 cloves
1/4 cup water, plus 3 tbsp add'l water
1.5 lb fresh green beans, snapped into 1-2" pieces
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup coconut aminos
3 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Push saute mode on Instant Pot. While the pot is heating, cut up bacon into 1/4" sized strips (to make into bits).
When Instant Pot screen reads HOT, add bacon. The grease from the bacon will release and be the only cooking oil you'll need. Cook until crispy. You may need to cook in 2 batches. Or cook bacon using the oven method (see notes).
Remove cooked bacon and allow to rest/drain on a plate covered with 2 layers of paper towels to absorb the grease.
Drain all but 1-2 tsp of bacon grease from the Instant Pot and discard. Saute onion in pot until transluscent. As the onion releases juices, scrape the bottom of pot to help it release cooked on bacon marks. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup water into pot and deglaze pot by scraping bottom of pot with spatula until bottom is smooth/clean. This prevents a BURN error.
Add green beans, 3 tbsp water, close lid and turn knob to sealing. Cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick release pressure when cooking is done. Open lid when safe to do so.
Push cancel button and push saute mode. Add coconut aminos, coconut sugar, salt and stir together in the Instant Pot. Saute for 3-5 minutes, until sugar has melted and caramelized a little. Sauce will be thin. Add bacon bits to the green beans and mix well.
Serve with fresh cracked pepper on top, if desired. Pairs well with mashed potatoes, stuffing, holiday favorites or any time of the year!

Recipe Notes

Oven Method Cooking Bacon:
Line a large cooking sheet with foil for easy clean up later. Place bacon on cookie sheet, without overlapping bacon pieces. Place in cold oven. Turn oven on to 400F and cook for 18-20 minutes or until crispy.

Remove bacon from oven and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb the grease. Enjoy!

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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Quinoa Bowl

December 5, 2018 by jenuinehome Leave a Comment

It’s the same problem I have every day when it comes to cooking meals. What can I cook fast with the least hassle and that everyone will enjoy? Bonus when I also have all ingredients on hand and not have to run to the store. This instant pot salsa chicken quinoa bowl fits all of these requirements. Easy, fast dinners that are healthy are my jam! This gluten free meal was happily devoured by my kids as they were asking for seconds.

EASY FAMILY MEALS CONSIST OF

In my mind, easy meals must include the following:

Comes together quickly (10 min or less of meal prep)
Least amount of prep work like slicing and dicing or none at all
Doesn’t dirty a million dishes to prepare.
Simple ingredients that I usually always have on hand so no running to the store last minute
Food that all of my family will eat and enjoy. When this happens, it’s a miracle.
As hands-free cooking as I can get. The Instant Pot makes hands-free cooking possible.

We like to use our favorite Instant Pot Black Bean recipe because they are packed with such an amazing flavor. We love to eat them on everything or by themselves with chips because they are that good. However, in a pinch, you can also use canned black beans in this instant pot salsa chicken quinoa bowl.

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Quinoa Black Bean bowl

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Course Main Course, Instant Pot, Healthy Eats, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword Instant Pot, Gluten Free

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Natural Pressure Release 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 8

Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

Quinoa

2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups water (or chicken stock for more flavor)
1/4 tsp salt (omit if using chicken stock)

Salsa Chicken

1.5 lb Frozen thin sliced chicken breasts
2 cups salsa (we like Organic Jack's Cantina salsa)
2 cups black beans, cooked

Instructions

Note about using 1 or 2 Instant Pots:

If you have two Instant Pots, then cook the quinoa at the same time as the chicken. If using only one Instant Pot, then make the quinoa first. Then remove quinoa from pot into a bowl and cover to keep warm. Wash out pot and then cook chicken in the Instant Pot.

Quinoa

Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse and drain the quinoa. Add quinoa, water (or stock) and salt to the Instant Pot. Close lid and turn knob to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 1 minute followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release. Release any remaining pressure afterwards.

Salsa Chicken

Place frozen chicken breasts in Instant Pot. Pour salsa over the top of chicken. Close lid and turn knob to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes with a full natural pressure release after cook time is over.
Open lid and shred chicken while in the pot (it prevents drying out the chicken).
Push saute mode and add black beans (add green chiles and cumin if using canned beans). Cook until beans are heated through.
Serve quinoa in the bottom of a bowl with salsa chicken over the top.

Recipe Notes

Use this black bean recipe. Or use 15 oz can, drained, rinsed. If using canned beans, also add 1 tsp cumin and 4 oz can diced green chiles.

Best Instant Pot Black Beans

December 5, 2018 by jenuinehome 2 Comments

Why are these the best instant pot black beans? Let’s just say that once you make them, you will be hooked and start making them on repeat each week. Our family loves to eat them by themselves with some tortilla chips! Every time the eat through a batch of beans, my kids ask me to make another batch. Here are some of our other favorite ways to eat them.

FAVORITE WAYS TO EAT INSTANT POT BLACK BEANS

By themselves or with tortilla chips
Topping in a salad. I love to eat these with some cilantro lime rice, fresh baby spinach and salsa.
Salsa chicken quinoa bowl
Burrito bowls with rice
Nachos topping
Scrambled eggs. Seriously! We loved throwing some into our scrambled eggs for a southwestern flair.
Black bean soup
Taco soup

Our favorite Late July multigrain tortilla chips on top of black bean salad.

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Quinoa Bowls that are super easy and quick to make.

Pulled Pork Burritos with the best instant pot black beans.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST INSTANT POT BLACK BEANS

Pick through beans and discard irregular beans and any debris.
Rinse beans in a strainer, drain.
Add all ingredients into Instant Pot except for salt and worcestershire sauce.
Pressure cook beans.
Open lid and add salt, worcestershire sauce and stir.
Serve and enjoy with your favorite people!

Instant Pot black beans, cilantro lime rice, baby spinach and salsa salad

Best Instant Pot Black Beans

Course Side Dish, Instant Pot, Healthy Eats, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Instant Pot, Gluten Free

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Natural Pressure Release 10 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 8

Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

1 lb dried black beans
3 cups water
4 oz can diced green chiles
1 onion, quarted
2 cloves garlic, or 1 tsp minced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten free)
2 tsp salt

Instructions

Pick through the black beans, removing any bad pieces or debris. Rinse and drain.
Add water, green chiles, onion, garlic, bay leaves and cumin into the Instant Pot. Close lid and turn knob to sealing. Cook on high for 40 minutes followed by a 10 minute natural release (or full natural release is fine too). Turn knob to venting to release any remaining pressure.
Add salt, Worcestershire sauce and stir. The large pieces of onion and garlic will disintegrate as you stir. Remove bay leaves and discard.
Serve with chips or over salads, in soups, or as a side to your favorite mexican dish.

Cyber Monday Instant Pot Deals

November 26, 2018 by jenuinehome Leave a Comment

Cyber Monday Instant Pot deals are here! There are some great deals running on Amazon right now! If you didn’t grab one for Black Friday, then you don’t want to miss out on these sales! The Instant Pot makes the perfect gift for Christmas! This amazing electric pressure cooker has changed my life! Getting in and out of the kitchen fast, hands-free cooking and making eating healthier so much easier are just some of my favorite things about the Instant Pot!

(photo by Lisa Dejager Photography)

Amazon’s Deal of the Day for this Instant Pot Smart Wifi 6QT is $89.95! This features of this model allows you to check on the status of your Instant Pot from your phone! You can control it’s cooking settings from the touch screen or your phone! How cool is that?! (Instant Pot Smart Wifi 6QT shown below)

The Instant Pot Duo 6QT is also on major Cyber Monday sale right now for $69.95, that’s $30 off! This is the most common size and perfect for families up to 6 people. It also has a yogurt feature, which you may not think you need but trust me, I didn’t either and now I LOVE using the yogurt feature for the most amazing homemade yogurt and coconut yogurt too! (Instant Pot Duo 6QT shown below)

This Instant Pot Duo 8QT is selling for $79.90 for Cyber Monday, which is a screaming deal and the lowest it’s ever been! If you are wanting the yogurt feature in the larger model, this is the one you want! The difference between the LUX vs. Duo models is that the Duo offers a lower pressure setting which the LUX does not. This lower pressure setting is perfect for steaming more delicate items like fish or frozen vegetables without turning them into mush. This is why the Duo model is the one I recommend the most! (Instant Pot Duo 8QT shown below)

The Instant Pot Ultra 6QT is also 50% off, the LOWEST price it’s ever been at $84.95! The Ultra has some extra features like a screen that shows the pressure building and releasing phase and at which point it’s at in the process the entire time it’s cooking. This is a super helpful feature if you curious as to how much time is up before pressure is built or being released. No more guessing to how much time is left during a natural pressure release! It also has other features like altitude adjustment and sterilizing. (Instant Pot Ultra 6QT shown below)

And RUNNNN! If you want to grab this Instant Pot Ultra 8QT for the LOWEST price that it’s ever been $119.95! I paid way more than that for mine last year! It has all the same amazing bells and whistles that the 6QT Ultra does, just the larger size for big batches of soup or larger families! We have family visiting for the holidays and I needed to double my steel cut oats recipe in it yesterday and it was the perfect size to do that. I wouldn’t have been able to get that amount to work in my 6QT. (Instant Pot Ultra 8QT shown below)

Don’t forget the baby of the family, Instant Pot DUO Mini 3QT for Cyber Monday deal of $59.95! It’s the perfect companion for making sides like vegetables, rice or when you only want to cook a few chicken breasts. This Instant Pot baby is in my cart right now! You can see how cute this Instant Pot DUO Mini 3QT is below.

You can also score a deal on the Instant Pot Ultra Mini 3QT for $40 off, making it $79.95 for Cyber Monday! It’s never been on sale like this before! (Shown below)

The Instant Pot sealing rings are also on sale right now! I always recommend having one for savory and another for sweet dishes, because no one was oatmeal that tastes like garlic. Make sure you buy the official Instant Pot brand to ensure a correct seal for safety and to not void the warranty. Click for the 6QT size. Click for the 8QT size.

Another favorite accessory of mine is this steamer basket that is also running a 25% off sale (when you click the coupon)! I use it to cook a large batch of hard boiled eggs in it. It can fit 28 eggs! And yes, my kids eat through them as snacks or when we make deviled eggs or egg salad sandwiches. I also use it to steam my veggies! It lifts out easily from the pot and the silicone handle makes it cool enough to handle without needing hot pads. You can also use the steamer basket when making bone broth to hold the veggies and chicken carcass to make it easy for straining out the broth!

Happy Cyber Monday shopping to you!

Instant Pot Creations Ebook Accessories

November 23, 2018 by jenuinehome Leave a Comment

You bought the Instant Pot Creations Ebook and now you’re ready to get cooking! The following compilation of products and accessories will help you as you cook with the recipes found in the ebook. If you haven’t already grabbed your copy, you can find it here.

Photo by Lisa Dejager Photography

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You’ll need an Instant Pot and the most popular models are the Instant Pot Duo in either the 6QT or 8QT size. All of the recipes in the ebook were made using the 6QT size but the 8QT will work perfectly too.

Other accessories such as additional sealing rings are recommended for switching out when you are cooking something savory to a sweet dish. Because no one likes oatmeal that tastes like garlic, which happened to me before I started switching the rings. Now I use one color for sweet and the other color for savory.

You’ll want to grab these inexpensive ramekins to make the coconut creme brulee from the ebook and the egg bite mold is perfect for making the hash brown bacon egg bites recipe.

This instant read thermometer is perfect for checking the temperature when making yogurt or internal meat temperatures.

This oven safe glass Pyrex bowl is my favorite and the exact size to fit inside both the 6QT & 8QT models for pot-in-pot cooking. You’ll use this bowl for making frittatas, blueberry french toast and brown rice farina. Plus, it can be used over and over again to store leftovers in the fridge! I use mine so much, I bought a second one.

The kitchen torch is not a necessity but definitely a fun tool for the person who loves to cook. Create the perfect crispy sugar coat on the coconut creme brulee with it.

The Tinkyada brand is our favorite pasta for gluten free cooking in the Instant Pot. This gluten free pasta holds up pretty well without turning into mush even in the pressure cooker! Click on any of the 3 pasta pictures for the links. I used these products when making Gluten Free Instant Pot Goulash, Gluten Free Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, and Gluten Free Instant Pot Lasagna Soup.

Homemade chicken broth tastes so delicious and has amazing healing properties. Sometimes you just don’t have the time to make it homemade or any ready to use right when you need it. Click on the images above for any of these ready-to-go broth options that are favorites for such an occasion. Note that although the Better than Bouillon products do not list gluten as an ingredient, they are not labeled as gluten free. For those with a gluten allergy, use caution when choosing this product. The Imagine broth products are gluten free.

Gluten free hot cereal options such as organic, gluten free brown rice farina, old fashioned oats and steel cut oats are perfect for making the delicious breakfast recipes shared in the Instant Pot Creations Ebook.

Baking supplies like high quality cacao powder, Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour or parchment paper for to help you make the gluten free chocolate cake recipe in the springform pan (which is also perfect for cheesecakes).

Favorite high quality, creamy and delicious coconut milk options. Click on the images above to choose from these favorite options for the coconut yogurt.

Additional products for making coconut yogurt in the Instant Pot. The vegan yogurt starter is a must for making coconut yogurt. Then don’t forget the thickening agent such as gelatin. Or for a vegan option, try agar powder and agar agar flakes.

Thank you again, for purchasing the Instant Pot Creations Ebook! I hope this list is helpful in guiding you towards the products that I mention in the ebook. I recognize that it’s not always the best price to buy some of the items online because prices can fluctuate from the time of posting. Feel free to pick up the items at your local grocery store if they’re cheaper! I’m all about saving money. Some items are hard to find at a local store, such as the vegan yogurt starter, high quality coconut milk or the agar products. I recommend buying these on Amazon.

I am so grateful and honored for your excitement towards these recipes that I created with you in mind! It’s my hope that these recipes will fuel your body with foods that taste good and are kind to your health! Much love and many thanks for supporting my ebook!

Instant Pot Black Friday Deal

November 22, 2018 by jenuinehome Leave a Comment

Here they are, the best Black Friday Instant Pot deals running on Amazon right now! Yes, it everyone’s favorite kitchen appliance! This amazing electric pressure cooker has changed my life! Getting in and out of the kitchen fast, hands-free cooking and making eating healthier so much easier are just some of my favorite things about the Instant Pot!

Instant Pot Ultra

(photo by Lisa Dejager Photography)

I’ve been watching the Black Friday deals the whole month for you and here are best ones for the Instant Pot are happening right now on Amazon! Lowest price ever right now for Black Friday on the Instant Pot LUX 8QT at $59! This model (shown below) is great for large families of 6+ and for cooking big batches of soup.

This Instant Pot Duo 8QT is selling for $70 on Black Friday, which is a screaming deal and the lowest it’s ever been! If you are wanting the yogurt feature in the larger model, this is the one you want! The difference between the LUX vs. Duo models is that the Duo offers a lower pressure setting which the LUX does not. This lower pressure setting is perfect for steaming more delicate items like fish or frozen vegetables without turning them into mush. This is why the Duo model is the one I recommend the most! (Instant Pot Duo 8QT shown below)

The Instant Pot Ultra 6QT is also 50% off, the LOWEST price it’s ever been! The Ultra has some extra features like a screen that shows the pressure building and releasing phase and at which point it’s at in the process the entire time it’s cooking. This is a super helpful feature if you curious as to how much time is up before pressure is built or being released. No more guessing to how much time is left during a natural pressure release! It also has other features like altitude adjustment and sterilizing. (Instant Pot Ultra 6QT shown below)

The Instant Pot Duo 6QT is also on major Black Friday sale right now for $59.49! This is the most common size and perfect for families up to 6 people. It also has a yogurt feature, which you may not think you need but trust me, I didn’t either and now I LOVE using the yogurt feature for the most amazing homemade yogurt and coconut yogurt too! (Instant Pot Duo 6QT shown below)

Don’t forget the baby of the family, Instant Pot DUO Mini 3QT for Black Friday deal of $59.95! It’s the perfect companion for making sides like vegetables, rice or when you only want to cook a few chicken breasts. This Instant Pot baby is in my cart right now! You can see how cute this Instant Pot DUO Mini 3QT is below.

Happy Thanksgiving and also happy Black Friday shopping to you!

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