Contents
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Interior design by Colleen Cunningham Photographs by James Stefiuk Cover design by Erin Alexander Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Dillard, Sam, author. The I love my instant pot keto diet recipe book / Sam Dillard of HeyKetoMama.com. Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2018. Series: I love my series. Includes index. | Ketogenic diet. | Quick and easy cooking. | BISAC: COOKING / Health & Healing / Low Carbohydrate. | COOKING / Methods / Special Appliances. | HEALTH & FITNESS / Diets. | LCGFT: Cookbooks. | LCGFT: Cookbooks.
LCC RM222.2 (ebook) | LCC RM222.2 .D575 2018 (print) | DDC 641.5/63--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018003626 ISBN 978-1-5072-0768-0 ISBN 978-1-5072-0769-7 (ebook) Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and Simon & Schuster, Inc., was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed with initial capital letters. INSTANT POT and associated logos are owned by Double Insight Inc. Used under license. Instant Pot is a trademark of Double Insight Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Instant Pot is designed in Canada and manufactured in China, with healthy and green living, and ethnic diversity.
The information in this book should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health problem. Not all diet and exercise plans suit everyone. You should always consult a trained medical professional before starting a diet, taking any form of medication, or embarking on any fitness or weight-training program. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book. Always follow safety and commonsense cooking protocols while using kitchen utensils, operating ovens and stoves, and handling uncooked food. If children are assisting in the preparation of any recipe, they should always be supervised by an adult.
Thank you to my family and friends for your kind words. Joey and Maya, your infinite hugs. Joe, your endless encouragement. This book is for my mom, who never thought I was listening to her cooking lessons for all those years. To my fellow ketoers, KCKO.
Introduction
You may be wondering what the hype is about the Instant Pot.
Or, maybe you already have an Instant Pot and use it nearly every day. If youre like me, once you discover how versatile and easy Instant Pot cooking is, youll be hooked. So, why does everyone love the Instant Pot? Its the perfect appliance if you love cooking, but simply dont have a lot of time. It has multiple features all in one pot that make prepping with (and washing!) multiple pans outdated. The Instant Pot can saut, slow cook, and of course, prepare meals in a fraction of the time. Its the solution for every busy person who needs to make healthy home-cooked meals.
You may be reading this as a fellow low-carber, or as someone who is interested in learning more and wondering if a ketogenic diet is right for you. The ketogenic diet is a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat, adequate-protein diet. I like to think of it less as a fad diet and more of a lifestyle that focuses on overall health and eating real food. On a ketogenic diet, you get most of your calories from fat. This may seem confusing, as it is different from the standard American diet where a balance of carbs and protein make up the bulk of our nutrition, with fats being allowed in small portions. There are many benefits to a ketogenic diet such as appetite suppression and weight loss, but keto has also been promising in treating diabetes, epilepsy, and other autoimmune disorders that are affected by fluctuating insulin levels.
The Instant Pot and the ketogenic diet go hand in hand. When you cut out excessively processed foods that are loaded with carbs, it can be a bit overwhelming to find yourself cooking wholesome meals every day. Real foods are better for your body, but they generally take longer to prepareand thats tough with a busy schedule. The Instant Pot makes that task much faster and much more fun! Also, many people who follow a ketogenic diet like to meal prep for a whole week at a time by cooking in large batches. Sometimes the thing that keeps you on track is knowing you have a nutritious meal ready in the fridge, or that you can whip one up in just about 20 minutes. Let the Instant Pot help you with that! Throughout this book youll learn everything you need to know about how and why to use the Instant Pot as well as some basics that will help you find success following the ketogenic diet.
Lets get cooking!
Cooking with an Instant Pot
Learning to use a pressure cooker can feel intimidating at first, but trust me, youll get the hang of it in no time. In fact, youll soon wonder how you ever lived without it. This chapter will introduce you to all the Instant Pot buttons, explain how and when to release pressure from the Instant Pot, teach you how to keep the Instant Pot clean, and tell you about some accessories that can take your pressure cooking to the next level. While this chapter will cover the basics of using your Instant Pot, the first step is reading the manual that came with your Instant Pot. Learning how to use the Instant Pot thoroughly is the key to success and will familiarize you with troubleshooting issues as well as safety functions. Reading over the manual and doing the water test run will help you feel more confident.