Welcome to another addition of the Instant Pot RoundupĀ featuring recipes to boost your immunity! As we move into colder months and continue to combat a global pandemic, it’s important to pay attention to what we’re eating and chose foods that can help our bodies be strong and healthy.
This doesn’t just mean soups! In fact, I’ve tried to bring together recipes that would appeal to everyone and have a lot of flexibility in terms of storage and convenience. Of course, there are a couple of soup and soup-based dishes because hey, it’s cold out there š
Here are my top picks….
Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup
In my opinion, you can’t get a better taste explosion than putting carrot and ginger together. Not only do they taste great, but they’re a powerful immunity boosting couple. Carrots are very nutritious and have a ton of benefits but from an immunity perspective, they contain vitamins A, B and B6, which are known to protect immune cells and provide optimal immune response. Ginger also packs a punch and can help fight infection.
I think you’ll find thisĀ Carrot Ginger Soup from Stress BakingĀ tastes as good as it looks! You can even throw in some pumpkin seeds or croutons for an added crunch.
Miso Soup with Shiitakes and Snap Peas
Miso has long been known as an ingredient that adds immense flavour to a dish. But did you know it’s also really, really, good for you? This fermented soy bean contains good stuff like vitamins B, E, K and folic acid that provide excellent gut health and promotes overall mental and physical wellness.
ThisĀ Miso Soup with Shiitakes and Snap Peas from Instant Pot is not as hard and it looks and makes for a quick and healthy evening family meal. It can be made in under 30 minutes!
Instant Pot Beets Salad
I can’t get enough of beets. There are so many ways to prepare them either as a side dish, main or even in a shake. They look pretty and have amazing colour, but they’re also nutrient-packed and have impressive health benefits. Fiber, folate and vitamin C work together to help boost health and are an easy vegetable to work into your diet.
I absolute love thisĀ Beets Salad from Yangs Nourishing KitchenĀ recipe because it’s delicious both hot or cold. It’s also paleo, whole 30 and vegan friendly. The perfect additional to any holiday buffet, works amazing as a side dish and leftovers are excellent for lunches. Beet me up!
Creamy Parmesan Instant Pot Mashed CauliflowerĀ
I always felt that cauliflower was broccoli’s forgotten cousin so I was really happy when it started to gain popularity again. It truly is a super-food that totes the benefits of anti-aging properties and can also be anti-inflammatory. The list of goes on and on, which makes this hearty vegetable a good choice to boost your overall body health.
It’s super easy to incorporate health eating when the ingredients are staples in your house, which is true for me when it comes to this recipe. TheĀ Mashed Cauliflower recipe from Sweet Peas and Saffron can easily be made ahead of time and is just a useful staple to have in the fridge. It’s the perfect substitute for mashed potatoes!
Instant Pot Chana Masala
Often called a “superfood”, chickpeas are an easy way to add a healthy boost of nutrients to your daily diet (hummus anyone?). I could probably talk about how good they are all day but the bottom line is that they offer a wide range of benefits, including protection against disease.
Instant Pot Chana Masala by Piping Pot Curry is the perfect accompaniment to rice but I also like to eat it on its own. This piping-hot dish is so comforting and a great way to fight off those cold winter nights. It’s even better heated-up the next day!
I’ve left out traditional greens from this post but if you’re looking for some recipes to add more colour on your plate,Ā Add A Green Vegetable to your Meal ā 4 Easy WaysĀ is there to help you out.
New to Instant Pot cooking? You’ll definitely want to check outĀ 5 Things you should NEVER put in your Instant PotĀ andĀ Pantry Items for Instant Pot Success!
Happy cooking, my friends! Stay healthy š©š»āš³
