10 Crockpot & Instant Pot recipes


Hi again!

There are a couple of kitchen appliances that make dinner prep infinitely easier. My Instant Pot and crockpot (slow cooker).

Once the initial prep work is done for each of these recipes, the rest of the cooking is mostly hands-off. That makes me ridiculously happy on a busy weeknight.⭐️ Let's dive into some my favorite crockpot and Instant Pot recipes to help you get dinner on the table effortlessly.
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​#1 This Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken has been a favorite of my family and readers for YEARS! Serve it over rice, with a side of stir-fried veggies.

#2 This Chicken and Rice Soup (Instant Pot) is one of the most popular recipes on my site. It requires just 10 minutes of active prep time, uses standard pantry ingredients and is absolutely delicious!

#3 Dump & go! This Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup recipe couldn’t be easier. Just throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Healthy, delicious and packed with nutrients.

#4 This Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew is one of the first meatless meals I fell in love with. So much flavor, and your kitchen will smell amazing!

#5 You can't beat Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Sweet Potato. One reader said, "Ah-mazing! Have tried so many different lentil soup recipes but this one’s a keeper." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#6 Only 10-15 minutes of active prep time needed for this tasty Southwest Ground Turkey Soup, thanks to your trusty Instant Pot. This is one of my go-to recipes for last-minute dinners.

#7 Pull out the crockpot for a batch of these vegan Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas. Mix in some extra vegetables if you'd like and serve over rice or quinoa.

#8 Dig into this Instant Pot Chicken Stew for a dose of whole grains and lean protein. No Instant Pot? No problem. Stovetop instructions are included.

#9 Make a big batch of this Red Lentil Dal in your Instant Pot and enjoy it for meatless lunches and dinners the rest of the week. So easy to make!

#10 There are tons of rave 5-star reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for this Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili. One reader said, "This was the best vegetarian chili recipe I’ve tried and I’ve tried a lot! I followed the recipe completely and added chopped cilantro at the end. It was perfect and so much flavor!!"

Happy cooking!

Dara

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