I am not sure if we have had many postings here about Instant Pots but I am finding it more and more helpful while sticking to a WFPB lifestyle.
The other day my spouse texted to say he was coming home early from work and wondered if I could throw on some pea soup. I was busy and so didn't think I could do it in time and then thought "what the heck, why not". It took me all of 5 minutes to chop a couple of onions, garlic, carrots and celery and throw them in the pot on saute while I rinsed the split peas. Added the peas, bay leaves and water and put it on high pressure for 22 minutes, just the time it took to go and pick him up at the GO station and when the pressure released I added a tablespoon of miso, removed the bay leaves, and it was ready to eat.
My other favourite is cooking lots of whole potatoes at once and keeping leftovers in the fridge for oven baked fries or wedges. Last night I added carrots and parnips to the potato pile and they were perfect. 13 minutes.
I have also been using it for beans and do add more minutes than most recipes state and love not having to remember, ahead of time, to soak them.
When I have something I want to make I usually just google the ingredients I have, add Instant Pot at the end, and see what comes up. Then I take the suggestions and make it my own.
Does anyone else here use a Instant Pot and what are your favourites?
Emma JC
The other day my spouse texted to say he was coming home early from work and wondered if I could throw on some pea soup. I was busy and so didn't think I could do it in time and then thought "what the heck, why not". It took me all of 5 minutes to chop a couple of onions, garlic, carrots and celery and throw them in the pot on saute while I rinsed the split peas. Added the peas, bay leaves and water and put it on high pressure for 22 minutes, just the time it took to go and pick him up at the GO station and when the pressure released I added a tablespoon of miso, removed the bay leaves, and it was ready to eat.
My other favourite is cooking lots of whole potatoes at once and keeping leftovers in the fridge for oven baked fries or wedges. Last night I added carrots and parnips to the potato pile and they were perfect. 13 minutes.
I have also been using it for beans and do add more minutes than most recipes state and love not having to remember, ahead of time, to soak them.
When I have something I want to make I usually just google the ingredients I have, add Instant Pot at the end, and see what comes up. Then I take the suggestions and make it my own.
Does anyone else here use a Instant Pot and what are your favourites?
Emma JC