Delicious Low-Carb Instant Pot Recipes You Can’t Live Without (2024)

This juicy and tender beef brisket by I Breathe I’m Hungry cooks perfectly in the instant pot and provides great fat and protein without the carbs. There’s just 1 gram of net carbs a serving, and if you're on keto, you can add more fat like avocado or sour cream. Let it sit about 10 minutes before slicing.

Ditch the taco shell but keep the fillings with this yummy brisket taco bowl by 40 Aprons. Using spiced cauliflower rice, shredded lettuce, avocado, and beef, it has 12 grams of net carbs a serving and a whopping 72 grams of protein to keep you satiated.

This tasty quiche by Ruled.me is the perfect filling breakfast, and has just 3.46 grams of net carbs per serving. This blogger uses Swiss, but you can choose whatever cheese you like.

Traditionally, this saucy chicken and rice dish is most likely not keto-friendly—hello, rice—but this version by The Castaway Kitchen subs cauliflower for the rice and adds in tons of veggies, fat, and protein. There are just 9 grams of net carbs, and if you’re not on Whole30 or AIP, swap asparagus for peas and bell peppers to keep it more traditional.

Big Mac? Low carb? Yes and yes. This soup by Homemade Interest has all the flavors of a decadent and greasy Big Mac without the carbs and excess calories. It has all the essentials—beef, American cheese, garlic, mayonnaise, pickles, and mustard.

This cheesecake by Savory Tooth is keto-approved and has just 4.5 grams of net carbs a serving. Plus, it actually has a good dose of protein (11 grams!) and 45 grams of fat. It takes just 30 minutes to make before it’s on your fork and ready to eat.

Still enjoy pasta night, but with this lower carb substitute. This spaghetti squash dish by Kirbie’s Cravings has just 11 grams of net carbs and a nice source of fat and protein from the cheese and broccoli. Mix mozzarella and Parmesan for a great balance of flavor.

Savor the Indian flavors in this traditional dish without the excess carbs or calories. This low-carb makeover by 40 Aprons is nicely spiced and has super tender chicken. There are just 11 grams of net carbs in a serving and 17 grams of protein to keep hunger at bay.

This low carb soup by Food Faith Fitness is gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo and Whole30 compliant. It’s super easy to make (just 30 minutes total!) and it gives the tastes of the Middle East, like cumin, allspice, eggplant, and paprika, while keeping carb count low at 10.1 grams of net carbs.

This low-carb, creamy chicken recipe by Homemade Interest is full of flavor and keto-approved. It has 30 grams of fat and just 7 grams of net carbs a serving.

If you're into matcha—and you should be, because it has a ton of antioxidants—this cake by Ruled.me won’t disappoint. And it has just 5.81 grams of net carbs a serving.

This osso bucco dish by Keto Diet App is packed with flavor from thyme, bay leaf, tomato, and onion, and uses veal for protein. With only 4.4 grams of net carbs and 34.5 grams of protein, it’ll fill you up without filling you out.

These carnitas by A Spicy Perspective are literally perfect. This recipe uses pork, but you can also swap for beef, fish, or chicken while still staying low-carb. It all comes to just 3 grams of net carbs.

This spicy, creamy curry dish by Food Faith Fitness hits all the notes you want. The dish feels indulgent, but it’s not—the meal has only 10.6 grams of net carbs.

This rich but low-carb chili by Savory Tooth combines beef and turkey to satisfy those meaty cravings and uses black soy beans to lower the carb count. Generally a 15-ounce can of black beans has 45 net grams of carbs, compared to 3.5 grams of net carbs here. This recipe has just 5.5 grams of net carbs a serving.

Make this delicious breakfast frittata by Keto Diet App in bulk to keep for leftovers for the week. You can have fun with toppings and swap the cheddar for another kind of cheese, if you like. There are just 3.5 grams of net carbs a serving.

These low-carb balls by Cast Iron Keto are keto-approved and effortless to prepare. Bacon, eggs, and cream cheese—need I say more? Plus, there are only 1.1 grams of net carbs a ball.

Pho can traditionally have a boatload of carbohydrates—just think of those noodles—but this recipe by Ketogasm is totally low-carb and delicious. It’ll take a little over three hours to cook but you can leave it in the instant pot, hassle-free. And there are just 3 grams of carbs a serving.

Chicken and pie together? Sounds weird, but it’s not with this dish by The Castaway Kitchen. These tende, skinless and boneless chicken thighs add juicy flavor, and the notes of pear, turmeric, cinnamon, and coconut give it that baked pie feel. Top with blueberries for some added low-carb sweetness.

This soup by Low Carb Maven is packed with fat and protein, and it’ll warm you up on those frigid winter evenings. The best part? Just 7.5 grams of net carbs a serving.