Protein got all the attention last year. In 2027, fiber is catching up. Beans, lentils, split peas, oats and quinoa are some of the easiest ways to get more of it, and the Instant Pot turns them tender in a fraction of the stovetop time.
Instant Pot Copycat Carrabba’s Sausage Lentil Soup — Lentils bring protein, fiber and an earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with Italian sausage.
Instant Pot Olive Garden Minestrone Soup — Loaded with vegetables, cannellini and kidney beans, and small pasta in a tomato broth.
Instant Pot Vegan Walt Disney Copycat Chili — Black, kidney and pinto beans plus a medley of vegetables. Hearty, filling and completely plant-based.
Instant Pot Sopa de Chicharos — Thick, hearty Cuban split pea soup. No soaking needed, just a good rinse.
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats — Toasted in butter first, then pressure cooked for just 4 minutes. The best fiber-first breakfast to meal prep.
Instant Pot Copycat Starbucks Oatmeal — Creamy steel-cut oats with dried fruit and nuts, just like the coffee shop version.
Instant Pot Quinoa — Fluffy quinoa with a 1-minute cook time. A fiber-rich base for bowls all week.
Instant Pot Copycat Skyline Cincinnati Chili — Order it 5-way to pile on the kidney beans, or swap in lentils as the post suggests.
