Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Instant Pot)

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces pancetta (or center cut bacon), chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 large white onion, minced
• 2 celery stalks (about 3/4 cup), minced
• 2 carrots (about 3/4 cup), minced
• 2 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
• 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup half & half cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Press saute on the Instant Pot, sauté the pancetta over low heat until the fat melts, about 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the butter, onion, celery and carrots and cook until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Add the meat and season it with 3/4 teaspoons salt and black pepper to taste and sauté until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes, breaking the meat up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
4. Add the wine and cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, 3/4 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper; cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes.
6. Natural release, stir in the half & half and garnish with parsley; serve over your favorite pasta, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic

he chicken cooks up tender and juicy with a delicious buttery lemon garlic sauce. It’s made with simple ingredients and packed with so much flavor.

I chose to serve this with roasted asparagus since it’s my favorite spring vegetable but broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, green beans or any steamed or roasted vegetables you prefer would be great too!

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT LEMON CHICKEN WITH GARLIC

1. You start off by seasoning the chicken with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and red chili flakes for some heat. Feel free to leave out the chili flakes if you are sensitive to heat.
2. I used chicken thighs here because I love that they stay tender but I have also made this a number of times with chicken breasts and it still comes out super flavorful.
3. Next, you’re going to brown the chicken in the Instant Pot using the sauté function.
4. Searing the chicken helps  to seal in those amazing juices and gives the chicken that extra layer of flavor. Transfer to plate then add the butter, onions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice,  Italian seasoning, chicken broth and heavy cream.
5. Seal the lid on and let your pressure cooker do the rest.

IS THIS INSTANT POT LEMON CHICKEN WITH GARLIC PALEO FRIENDLY?

For a paleo and Whole 30 friendly version, swap out the butter with olive oil and leave out the cream.

WHAT ELSE CAN I SERVE WITH INSTANT POT LEMON CHICKEN?

This instant pot lemon garlic chicken would go well with so many sides. I chose to serve it it alone with some roasted asparagus to keep it low carb and keto friendly but if you are looking for a heartier meal, it would go perfectly over a plate of pasta, Instant Pot quinoa or this Instant Pot rice.



This Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic is a quick and easy dish bursting with bright and fresh flavors.

It’s also low in carbs and perfect for spring and any busy weeknight!

KETO BACON AND CHEESE TACO SALAD

For me salads are the easiest meals to throw together and to top it off, we can add all the good stuff because its keto friendly. 

This salad is a play on taco’s (without the taco’s) but just as freakin delicious

Makes one salad

41.4g Fat | 16.5g Protein | 9.3g Carbs

To prepare the cheese taco’s

Place 1/3 cup of cheese in thin layer on a plate or parchment paper. Microwave on high for two minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Remove from the microwave and set aside to cool

To prepare the salad

1 cup of lettuce

2 Strips of crispy bacon

30 gram of cheddar cheese - cheese taco

1 tomato

1/4 cup sliced cucumber

4 tablespoons guacamole

2 tablespoons of sour cream

Add all the ingredients to a salad bowl and top of your salad with the guacamole & sour cream

Enjoy :)

Low-Carb Keto Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients for Low Carb Chicken Parmesan

• Chicken breast (obvi!)
• Sea salt
• Grass-fed whey protein powder
• Eggs
• Pork rinds
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Italian seasoning
• Avocado oil
• Marinara sauce
• Mozzarella cheese

You’ll find the ingredient amounts on the recipe card below.

I like to use avocado oil for it’s neutral taste and ability to withstand high temperatures. But, feel free to use light olive oil instead if that’s what you have. Don’t use extra virgin, because it will burn.

As for the marinara sauce, pick your fave! I don’t have a separate marinara recipe yet, but eventually will post one. I often just buy it and verify that there is no sugar or artificial ingredients. So feel free to make your own or buy it, but check that label for weird stuff.

The only ingredient you won’t find at the grocery store is the protein powder, and it’s so worth it. In fact, it’s the secret to making this the best Chicken Parmesan recipe ever…

How To Cook Keto Chicken Parmesan

We’re going to fry the keto Chicken Parmesan first, so that it’s nice and crispy. And, use an oven safe pan so that you can use the same one for the oven after. Yay for one-pan recipes!

Fry the chicken for a couple minutes on each side. Make sure the oven is preheated before you begin, because you’ll bake it immediately after. Top the chicken with marinara and shredded mozzarella cheese, then bake for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is gooey and a little brown.

Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately. So good!

Keto Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 lbs (910 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 (8 oz/227 g) blocks cream cheese
• ½ cup (120 ml) water
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1½ teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup (2 oz/57 g) shredded cheddar
• 1 scallion, green and white parts, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Turn pressure cooker on, press “Sauté”, and wait 2 minutes for the pot to heat up. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Press “Cancel” to stop sautéing. (See Note.)
2. Add the chicken, cream cheese, water, vinegar, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dill, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Turn the pot on Manual, High Pressure for 15 minutes and then do a quick release.
3. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a large plate, shred it with 2 forks, and return it back to the pot.
4. Stir in the cheddar cheese.
5. Top with the crispy bacon and scallion, and serve.

Notes

We've tested this recipe upwards of 10 times and have never had the burn warning come on; however, several readers have had the warning come on, so we want to give a tip. In step 1 of the Instructions above, after removing the bacon from the pot, we recommend adding a splash of water, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits that have formed on the bottom to deglaze the pan. After that, continue on with step 1 and press "Cancel" to stop sauteing.

 

Macros

Serving size: ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons Calories: 437 Fat: 27.6 Potassium: 390 Net Carbs: 4.3 Carbohydrates: 4.5 Sodium: 420 Fiber: .2 Protein: 41.2

 

 

KETO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

You can eat it on its own as a really decadent dessert or you can even add some chocolate shaving or cream on top.

It’s very rich and addictive, but be careful as it is quite calorie dense

Makes 4 servings

405 Calories

37.9g Fat | 4.9g Protein | 10.2g Carbs

Ingredients:

100g 75% Dark Chocolate

250ml Fresh Cream

1 Tablespoon butter

2 Egg whites

½ teaspoon of Vanilla essence

Directions:

In a glass bowl, using a microwave or double boiler, melt the butter and chocolate together. Once melted remove, add the vanilla and set aside.

Whisk the fresh cream until thick consistency then gently fold into the melted chocolate mixture.

Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed, then gently fold them into the chocolate mixture, until just combined.

Spoon into 4 glasses and refrigerate for an hour or 2

Enjoy:)