2 weight loss comfort meals that give me life//Lazy instant pot recipes

[@ChelseaMae]

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[@deannacumpston9318]

I love how with all your recipes you include a good volume of food to eat. I see so many healthy recipes where they just plate up a tiny amount of food. I don’t care how healthy and satisfying the ingredients are. If there’s not a good volume of food, I won’t get full and will still be looking for something else to eat.

[@ChelseaMae]

Same! I am such volume eater!

[@jade_tornquist]

Agreed

[@singleveganMD]

I'm totally with you. I like a volume of food, and love that if you pay attention to food density you can eat until you feel satisfied. That encourages me to keep eating this way.

[@barbhayes5613]

For InstantPot pasta meals, I mix all the ingredients EXCEPT the tomatoes/tomato sauce in the pot, then pour the tomato over the top without mixing it in. It allows me to use less water but still avoid the dreaded 'burn warning' on the IP. 2-3 minutes on high pressure, quick release, seems to be plenty time to get red lentil pasta and the veg cooked as long as I'm chopping them pretty small. Absolutely love your straight-forward, 'no shame in being overwhelmed' attitude and approach to getting healthy food in our bodies. Cheers!

[@Sarah_AS78]

Please please do more of these pressure cooker recipes. I made the pasta one, changed it slightly and took 3mins to cook. Sooo easy. We now have a quick meal or snack for growing teens and my lunches.

[@prabhuseva6018]

It was really great to see you make khichdi.... using all the indian masalas(spices). It's a regular Sunday Comfort food in our house. There are many ways of making khichdi..... U can try just rice , yellow mung dal with some veggies(potatoes, carrots cauliflower etc) salt and turmeric powder...... later once it's pressure cooked add some frozen peas and some green coriander leaves...... If you feel like, later u can also use some tadka( tempering of cumin, mustard, garlic, curry leaves....sometimes interchange and use onions in the tempering ) and have it warm with pickles, vegan raita, and papad. Love and wishes from 🇮🇳

[@ChelseaMae]

Aww Thank you for the suggestions!

[@deidreingwersen1587]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@nokosha1]

This suggestion sounds really good, I’m a big fan of Indian food.

[@amberbobamber1438]

Ahhh! Thank you so much for this! I was just now thinking, “I seriously do not feel like doing a ton of prep for a healthy meal… I want something easy,” and the notification for this video came up. Perfect. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ChelseaMae]

A total life saver having back up meals like this!

[@manyadev]

Lijjat jeera (cumin) pappad is the best for microwaving. I’ve had issues with the red chili one not cooking through. Super impressed that you go to the Indian store for authentic ingredients (and asfeotida!), Chelsea! Love your videos :)

[@ChelseaMae]

Aw thank you

[@SG-wt5cy]

I want to say thank you so so much because I had no idea how good veggie broth base powder can make my greens and veggies!!! Because of you I now eat a lot of sautéed spinach and broccoli and other greens with just some water and broth base and it tastes so good.

[@lyndapickhardt188]

Hi Chelsea!!! I watch your youtube videos on my television so I haven't a way with the tv to comment to you So, here I am. I made your wonderful pasta dish last week and my hubby and I loved it. I mean we LOVED it. Then two days ago I made your corn chowder recipe and that is just as much of a hit as the pasta dish. So yummy! I had to run errands for a few hours this morning and I don't eat until 11am or noon every day. So when I arrived home I was really hungry and just took the pot of chowder out of the fridge and ate it cold and it was wonderful cold!!! Yum!!! You are so much fun. You're children are adorable...what a nice family you and your husband have. Good for you! God Bless you all!!! Lynda

[@carinagatta]

This was exactly what I needed! I was staring at my computer wondering what to make, and this really hit the spot! I mixed in potatoes, black beans and broccoli with the pasta and sauce and spices, so freaking good! I love how quick the instapot makes pasta, much better than the stove! Thanks! 💚💚💚

[@ChelseaMae]

Heck yes! So glad you found this helpful!

[@Suzie77]

Omg Your daughter in the beginning agreeing with you with her facial expressions like “yeah mom I’ve had those nights” lol so cute

[@JL14858]

I had no idea pressure cookers were that quick!!! Love it

[@wildtemple3229]

They both look seriously good! I love my pressure cooker it’s so convenient! Yes to chilli flakes on everything 🌶🌶🌶 all the way!!! I used to do a kitcheri recipe that I found in a family circle recipe book it was so flavourful and included cardamom, cinnamon and cloves but i haven’t made it in ages - this recipe looks lovely and the mix of lentils is a great touch!

[@dtwilliams29]

Eggplant would be good in the first recipe also for a classic ratatouille. Thanks Chels.

[@lynnwalker]

Chili flakes go with everything in my opinion, ha ha. Love both these recipies, think iI'll be trying the first one tonight since I have most of the ingredents on hand. Thank you Chelsea!!

[@jade_tornquist]

So much plant diversity 💕

[@mod2129]

These look delicious! And fast! Am definitely giving them a try. Yummmmm! Thank you!

[@foleyjp1]

love your recipes and videos. Thank you for adding chapters to your videos. When I come back to find a specific point, these points are so very helpful..

[@ChelseaMae]

Aww that is so good to hear!

[@ericavazquez1193]

Looks delicious. Will have to try it this weekend. Thanks for all the recipes and tips. I love your podcast too.

[@sheri_LA_native]

The pasta dish totally inspired me to make a big veggie pasta dish! Always a crowd pleaser and you end up with left overs for the next day. Thank you for the continued inspiration!

[@wileyp.i.4437]

OMG!!! How incredibly palatable!! It is VERY cold and rainy here, so I'm going to make this tonight and feast on it! Many thanks, Chels!!!!

[@ChelseaMae]

Let me know what you think!

[@wileyp.i.4437]

@@ChelseaMae I went to my local Indian store and bought a few of the spices. I made this dish tonight and....so wonderfully and tastefully delightful!!! This will be among my Fall/Winter meals. Thank you again!!!

[@TishDavisCFO]

I'm definitely trying that pasta next week. Love your new hair color!

[@thismamacan3745]

Honestly Chelsea you are looking absolutely amazing. Hubby is a luck man

[@paris08141]

Yasss chili flakes! Love the hot. I put sriracha on everything too.

[@what_a_wonderful_witch]

Sumac onions are such a tasty topping for wraps and stews 😍

[@julietraywick831]

Thank you so much for this! I made it (first recipe) for dinner tonight and LOVED it! It’s my new fav recipe! I have lots left over for the rest of the weekend.

[@ChelseaMae]

Awww Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Sunny74-]

I am making the Italian noodle dish right now. Using basil 🌿 I harvested and dried last summer. Smells delicious 🤤. I am hoping to dry more herbs this coming summer 😃.

[@Chelseak911]

Delightful! Made the kitchari recipe tonight and it was great. Had to modify it a little because I didn't have everything but it still turned out great. Thanks, chels

[@ruthhorndasch5244]

Thanks so much for sharing those recipes 😁 I’m obsessed with my pressure cooker and I make some sort of lentil and or bean dish every week in the winter 😁 more pressure cooker recipes please 🥰

[@ChelseaMae]

Aww your welcome!

[@Chelseak911]

Yes!! These both look 👍 👌 awesome. I went to the Indian market recently and stocked up. Such a great place to find spices and split peas for less. Chili flakes on everything 😋 adding these to meal prep rotation this week

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Thank you! They look delicious! ❤️

[@anizhabinu]

❤ Thanks for sharing this.

[@TheHouseOfAlex]

Both meals look good. Thanks for the inspiration 😎👍🏻

[@eemusik1]

Ty for all the inspiration

[@happydays3678]

Great ideas, looks so yummy 😋 🙏❤

[@NicgetsFit]

Great to see! Thank you for sharing!

[@m.bishop4217]

Definitely want to try both. Could you sauté the cumin seeds in a little water? Thanks for another great video

[@mjwritesbooks]

I’ve never tried Khichdi before!! I’ll have to make it soon. 🍛

[@ChelseaMae]

Let me know what you think when you try it!

[@singleveganMD]

I just ordered a variety of the lentils so I can make the combination. Some of these ingredients can be tough to find in our SoCal town.

[@debbieuronis3779]

Great recipes! Oh, those girls🙂🙂🙂

[@cloverbee4439]

Hi Chelsea, thanks for some more wonderful recipes - looking forward to taste them myself. Like other, I don't have an instant pot and feel a bit reluctant to buy yet another kitchen machine. Would those also work in normal pots (with more cooking time apparently..)?

[@sherrylenser]

Yep, I’m a chili flake girl ! 👍

[@annemorph]

Wow! How have I never used my instant pot for pasta?? I usually get frozen zucchini, onion, and peppers at the store, so I could make this with zero prep-just dump and go!

[@ChelseaMae]

Yes!! So glad you got something new out of this! Let me know what you think when you try it!

[@happydays3678]

Wow! Didn't realise pasta would cook that way. 🤔 Thanks 😊 🙏

[@stargazerbird]

Two great recipes. Love me some pasta and some Indian food. Ta

[@charlottehodgson5093]

I have a standard pressure cooker you put on the hob! Could I make these in a large pan instead? Sure I could :)

[@Sianeebananee]

Hey Chels! Thanks for all the great videos & podcast episodes, they've all helped me so so much!! Hey I've been saving up my flybuys points to buy an instantpot. What size is your one? I was looking at getting the 5.7 litre one but wasn't sure if that was the best size haha. Thanks heaps & have an epic day! Siân 🥰

[@hairbyhelene7246]

Hi can you address some of the beginning issues when starting starch solution? I’m going on week 3 and the gas and bloating is still there. 😬😬I know my body is still getting use to eating so much fiber and veggies but when does it stop? My belly is so bloated after I eat. Did you experience this and if so, when does it go away? Love your channel! Im Getting so inspired by you and your success, plus I love your meal/recipes.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

2 awesome & yummy 😋 easy recipes but unfortunately don't have a pressure cooker so it would go into the slow cooker instead. Anything vegan with chilli 🌶 flakes definitely is among my favourite recipes because I love 😍 spicy food ( must be on my dad's side of the family because no-one on my mum's side likes spicy food). Thanks for sharing this excellent video Chelsea. Love 🥰 the video and love 💕❤Chelsea & 👨‍👩‍👦.

[@ChelseaMae]

Aww thank you!!!

[@ChopChopRecipes]

Ohh yes,..Wow absolutely awesome,delicious n thank you for sharing this simple pasta recipe😋of yours, let's stay connected,cheers!!😇😍💞👌👍sukria@!

[@clarecooling6103]

They both look so delicious 😋 I wish I could have an instant pot, it would be so incredibly helpful but I have nowhere to keep it 😢

[@emilyblake1865]

I have the tiniest kitchen ever and thought the same thing but I keep it in my counter top because I use it almost daily! An absolute lifesaver for a quick throw together dinner.

[@clarecooling6103]

@@emilyblake1865 unfortunately I do not live by myself, I have one overflowing cupboard in the kitchen 😳 and I am not allowed to leave anything out on the worktops - I have to keep tinned and other packaged food in my room 😥 . I definitely feel the pain of limited room 💙

[@emilyblake1865]

@@clarecooling6103 oh man!! Maybe one day you can have one! That would drive me crazy! Much pain lol

[@clarecooling6103]

@@emilyblake1865 one day indeed 🤞🏻 🙏🏻 it' does drive me a little crazy 😆

[@Chelseak911]

I keep mine on top of my fridge

[@macosophy]

What's the link for the lentil mix video/recipe?

[@Grateful4plants]

I would like the link for the lentil mix also. It was so pretty!

[@anizhabinu]

Can you share the link for pasta?

[@alainajane23]

I don’t think it’s an issue to use an occasional light spray of oil. It’s not a lot of calories, and I don’t see how that small of an amount would be a problem. I know the WFPB community promotes no-oil, but I think we also need to have perspective. A tiny spray here and there isn’t a big deal.

[@wishingb5859]

Dr. Greger always says that if a little spray of oil is going to get you to eat your vegetables, so be it.

[@Hannahhclare]

THIS 🙌

[@sandyl.143]

Chili flake Girl here! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@lnachman12]

Could you please provide a link to copies of your recipes that do not depend upon having an Instagram or Facebook account? I don’t use either and that was the only way to get your Kitchadi recipe. I had a bowl of the most wonderful Kitchadi in a tiny restaurant near San Jose, California, and the recipes that I have tried don’t come close to being as good. In fact, I have thrown them out. Please make your recipe available with a link in your KZbin post. It looks delicious! Thanks!!

[@ChelseaMae]

Normally i do, but that khichadi recipe isn't mine. It's from an instagram account called rooted in spice and I don't want to take credit for her recipe. :)

[@hannahstieber]

Just write it down from what she shows in the video🤔 and with the Link opened with my phone i was able to see the recipe without having Instagram

[@rosaliemccoy4204]

Do you have a cook book

[@jillryan7180]

I am amazed amount of salt u use ,,,,,,I never put in or on my food

[@stacyebrim9702]

This makes me want to buy an Instant pot. I just don't want to give up the counter space! 😩 Takes me 45 min to make kitchari on the stovetop.

[@Chelseak911]

I felt the same way but they are worth it. I put mine on top of my fridge when I'm not using it. I can also make white jasmine rice in it. Pressure cook for 1 min!

[@utanagoodin4001]

Love chili flakes

[@74griffo]

I am a chilli flakes person. I buy a massive tub from Amazon.

[@annettelauretta]

Chili flakes chickie here 🙋‍♀️😋😊

[@elizabethcoburn6215]

Do you use an oil-free pasta sauce?

[@cecyliarc2888]

I'm a chlili lover - any kind - fresh, flakes - spicy as hell :P

[@debbieuronis3779]

Why the asafoeteda powder?

[@alicec9092]

I wish I could come stay at your house for a couple of days

[@jeanne553]

These look great but I wouldn't use salt.

[@sophiemurfitt2988]

You're a beautiful person

[@ruthdennisKnits]

🌶 chili flakes here

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

Big chili flake girl!

[@TheEarthycrunchy]

My dog is so scared of the beeping sounds my pressure cooker makes and when yours beeped his eyes got large and he thought about running away. 😬

[@klaurvick4501]

While these look to be great "comfort foods", who will have those ingredients on hand when the cravings strike? These comfort foods need to be planned. Which I will plan to make...

[@ChelseaMae]

For me these are things that are always staples. I always have something I could throw in a pasta, always have tomatoes and onions, so it’s very easy.

[@traceycosta9196]

♥️♥️

[@carolinecarter7276]

It's nice to see cook 😲 I was thinking all you ate were sweet potatoes and green stuff 🥗

[@vasundharasingh9498]

I eat khichdi almost every week, its the food Indian’s eat when they want to give their stomach a break from all the spicy and rich indian food they eat all week..😝

[@smallfootprint2961]

Chili flakes on almost everything.

[@aquabluebabe]

The onscreen ingredients say 3/4 teaspoon asafoetida whereas you suggest 1/4 teaspoon .. 3/4 is way too much! Might want to fix that up!! 😩🤪👍🏼

[@ChelseaMae]

Can’t fix it now but you’re right! 1/4 of a tsp is right