Healthy RV Cooking Instant Pot Recipe | We’re the Russos Camper Van Life S1:E38

What it's like to prepare healthy meals in an RV kitchen. Kait shares a healthy Instant Pot recipe in this episode of full time camper van life. Watch the Next Episode: • Life with Siberian Hus...
Instant Pot Duo amzn.to/2E2Psdf
More cooking videos • Cooking in an RV: Inst...
Instant Pot Recipes weretherussos.com/instant-pot...
Favorite Kitchen Gadgets weretherussos.com/favorite-ki...
► Official Website weretherussos.com
► Newsletter bit.ly/wtrsignup
► Books weretherussos.com/books/
Joe and Kait have been traveling in various adventure based campers since 2015. For travel destinations, camper guides, essential gear and tips from the road visit weretherussos.com and / weretherussos
ⓢⓤⓑⓢⓒⓡⓘⓑⓔ & Turn on Notifications for New Videos
kzbin.info_c...
=========================
© We're the Russos, LLC 2018. All Rights Reserved.
=========================
- Disclosures -
We’re the Russos is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
The Hymer Aktiv is provided to us free of charge by Erwin Hymer Group to use.

[@Weretherussos]

What’s your favorite cooking gadget? We love our Instant Pot: amzn.to/2E2Psdf

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

My all time favorite was my Showtime rotisserie, but I no longer have that. I do love my crock pot, but I'm about to buy an Instant Pot. Which, I am pretty sure, will be my new favorite.

[@mrdave22]

my cast iron skillet

[@collegchick39]

I love my air fryer

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

OMGosh I totally forgot my cast iron skillets and dutch oven! lol

[@steveharmon156]

Hey Joe, where can I get that electric water heater you use for your coffee and tea? Thanks, Steve

[@arlenekorth2253]

Kait is such a kind soul. Love watching you and Joe and Leo. Such a wonderful family. Keep filming.

[@annestauffer9579]

One pot to wash, one pot to dry, one pot to store, one pot to rule them all...

[@JeiBocks]

Someone’s on the pot!

[@jeepgirl9592]

Hi I really love your channel. Right now , my husband, my 4 dogs.. (2 very old pit bulls and 2 small jack Russels.. who r all very well trained and obedient) and I are living in a hotel room while he is working out of state putting up giant power lines in carpinteria.ca. we still have our house in vegas..But we rarely go home. I really missed cooking because we have no kitchen at the hotel... we have a small refrigerator and a microwave. So after watching u and your husband, we went and got an Instantpot and a small George foreman grill. I can make any meal with these 2 kitchen tools. And we are also looking at sprinters! Thank u for sharing and inspiring !

[@pjd2709]

I was going to say go get and instant pot, you wont want to buy take out or the like anymore after cooking the IP! You can also buy the roasted chickens (if not vegan) too!

[@kellyoneill7674]

Cooking with Kait would be a great book title! Love how you’ve infused Asian & Italian to create some unique van life dishes. Well done ✔️

[@wincrasher2007]

The IP greatly adds to simplicity which is so necessary for happy vanlife

[@sallysummerfield9952]

I have a recipe you may enjoy. 1cup chopped raw kale + 1/2 cup shredded carrots + 1/2 cup red cabbage ( or beets) + 1chopped avocado + 1/4 cup sunflower seeds + 1/4cup pumpkin seeds. Toss with juice of 1 lemon or lime & 1T Dijon mustard & 2Tolive oil. Serve over a hot baked sweet potato. The flavors really blend well

[@BeverlyP217]

I do not live in an RV but I do use my instant pot. I've owned it for 3 years. Quality construction and easy clean up. Nothing sticks to the stainless steel inner pot and it still works like new! It is my go to kitchen appliance. Once ever other week I use the oven for baked chicken wings. Your quinoa stew looks awesome! Great job!

[@stingrayshark9373]

Joe is lucky to eat all the yummy meals you make!

[@ElementaryExplorers]

Yum! We love our instant pot and I’ve always been impressed with your cooking skills and clean eating. Thanks for sharing!

[@pjd2709]

My favorite cooking gadget is my Instant Pot too! Love, love, love it. As I'm writing this I am having some pea soup made in the IP, and it is delicious. I make all my veggies in my IP, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, collards, and I usually only put them on to cook for 2 minutes. I do however, dice potatoes/sweet potatoes, carrots into a big dice, and throw in some frozen beans, all cooked at the same time, works great! Vegetable soups are great too, I have cut my meats way down, I may have it once or twice a week, but mainly try to stick to plant base meals, and I too have lost 40lbs., feel much better too!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

My wife and I have a 28 cup GSI stove top Coffee percolator . We make a full pot every morning , fill our travel mugs and moning coffee cups , and then we put the rest in a 2L Stanley Thermos so we have fresh coffee throughout the day . This way we only have to use energy once a day to make coffee . We plan on doing this on the road too .

[@b3877896]

Another fine VLOG. I've finally decided to "take the plunge" order myself an Instant Pot. It will make things MUCH easier for me to adhere to my diabetic diet! As always - THANKS! Regards, Lloyd C.

[@laurakramer396]

I received my Instant Pot yesterday. I can't wait to start cooking!

[@kschram]

Rumor has it Kait is still waitng for her tea.

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

I was reading comments just for this. What happened to Kait's tea??

[@balikbayanpinay5883]

LOL

[@copdwarriormcdonald7968]

An Kait knows how to use a “John Wayne Can Opener”! Outstanding OhRah

[@sunshine34292]

I just bought an instant pot yesterday. I heard that the pressure cooker keeps the nutrients in the food better. I appreciate showing making healthy meals and how you use your instant pot.

[@titalinda9093]

Quinoa is fantastic. I also make it like a risotto, with mushrooms, onion, butter and beef buillon. Yummy!!! Best wishes from Chile👍❤️🚐🌷

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

That sounds so good! I'm going to have to try that!

[@grlrunr0927]

Thanks for this video ive been wondering about the cooking and i love your videos! Keep em coming👍🏼

[@jannie690]

I recently got an Instant pot and it has revolutionized my cooking. Thanks for sharing

[@nancystrickland5031]

I started eating healthy in January 2016. I have lost 90 pounds and feel much better. LOVING THE GOOD FOODS!!!!

[@shanslam1970]

Great video guys really enjoyed watching.. Kait I love your Instant pot recipes they look delicious and always inspire me..

[@uweschroeder]

If you rub the eggs with mineral oil, you don't have to refrigerate them Nobody in Europe refrigerates eggs, but that's because they're not washed and therefor have a protective waxy coating. Eggs in the US are washed, thus removing the coating and allowing bacteria to penetrate the egg. So coat them with oil and you're good for a few weeks, or find local farms along the way who sell you eggs right from the chicken without treating them. Keep in mind, neither refrigerating nor coating the eggs helps when you got an egg that's infected with salmonella. That happens INSIDE the chicken before the shell forms. Europeans vaccinate their chickens, so they don't have the problem. In the US you should fully cook eggs unless you know where they come from. Pastured eggs should be ok. Usually the entire salmonella thing comes from mass farming chickens in tight quarters.

[@lauriek6424]

Uwe Schroeder I used to get my eggs from the Amish or a friend who had chickens. Neither needed to be refrigerated. You are right. I now get them from the store since I moved and will try the mineral oil. Thank you.

[@life2livealways]

ONE POT TO RULE THEM ALLLLLLL! (sorry, I couldn't help myself) #lordoftheringgeek!

[@rsholman97]

Very timely, we just got an 8 quart Instant Pot (not Vanlife-sized), for the family and to cook for our two dogs. We transitioned away from bagged kibble to a meat/veggie/rice recipe when one of our dogs started having elevated liver markers and after he got better we never went back.

[@MichaelKlinePhotoVideo]

Many thanks for all that you share. Just because of your videos, I bought myself a 3 qt Instant Pot a couple of months ago. I love it!!

[@debinvenice]

Yay! Kooking with Kait is back!

[@cjweener]

Love seeing what you do with the IP! Healthy ingredients, simple good food....my kind of cooking! Keep em' coming:)

[@secretsquirrel8273]

Hi WTR -- I read your book a week or so ago and really enjoyed it. I've binged all of your van life vids and think they are are great also. I got so excited to see that you are using an Instant Pot in your van. I love mine and it's coming with me when I hit the road later this year. Keep up the good work and thanks!

[@sheliafrench7857]

I love ❤️ my instant pot, don’t know how I ever lived without it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@allgood4729]

Awesome videos. Keep it up, just love you guys. Information plus entertainment. 👍👍

[@RVingTheCountry]

You two are so kind. Kindness in my passion. DUKE and I will see you on the road soon. We leave full time on Wednesday....yikes! Love from TEXAS.

[@nancylagoyda5337]

Just got an instant pot and I am loving your recipes!

[@crazy55rider7]

Nice!!! Relaxing day in the night dinner life of The Russos. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing,very enjoyable video, nicely done.

[@GeneMatheney]

Good job on the weight loss Bud. Thank you guys for sharing. Have to start my van adventure soon.

[@marypie5909]

First time viewer and already enjoying watching you guys.

[@nancywalton55]

It's been fun to watch your videos and see all along you've used the Instant Pot. Now it's the biggest craze. I'm not one to fall for kitchen gadgets but this one I may have to get. Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it! Hi Leo! ♡

[@judyhobday4760]

love your videos. I admire what you are doing.

[@jaytee2642]

Well, it was pretty clear that Joe enjoyed his coffee. The question remains: Did Kait enjoy her tea? 😉

[@larrygosselin8610]

Love the videos! That old can opener is known as a P-38. I got a few while I was in Army basic training in 1974. I have carried one on my key chain for the last 44 years. I use it for opening cans and a whole lot more. It's been a very handy tool!

[@viktoriasacker2896]

My husband has lost 100 lbs and I’ve lost 60 lbs so far...eating healthy, lots of veggies. I write down what I eat and the calories every meal; try to keep it close to 600 cals per day. I just ordered our Instant Pot duo mini and can’t wait to experiment with it. Have enjoyed watching Kait cook with yours!

[@WoolPearls]

Joe, you share the coffee passion with my husband, Uli! Have you ever tried roasting your own beans? Uli has a little coffee roaster from Sweet Maria’s Coffee in Cali. And Sweet Maria’s offers amazing beans from around the world! He’s been roasting for two years now and I don’t think he’ll ever go back to store bought, no matter how fresh,. Also, he is seriously thinking of taking our Jura Impressa Z6 coffee maker on the road with us. It’s kind of a space hog, but at least one of us can’t imagine a morning without it. I’m just as happy with our Aerobie Coffee Press or a French press. Anyway, I just joined your family on Patreon, so I look forward to following you all. Hugs to Leo. I understand he has a health condition. We understand the anxiety and concern of having pets. We lost our 10 year old GSD to hemangiosarcoma on December 7th. On Tuesday we welcomed a new member into the family...a sweet little Schipperke girl who will hit the road with us in our Cougar 5th wheel, when Uli finishes with chemo in (hopefully) April. Happy and Safe Trails To You!

[@joyofnails7803]

Saw you guys on Channel 3 NEWS this morning here in Phoenix!!!! So exciting seeing you guys on TV now too! Love your Videos.... but Love this Instant Pot Video👍🏽😊

[@eloisagutierrez3474]

You both are the sweetest couple. I really like your videos. I'm a fan!

[@deborahschaub2925]

So glad I found the same Wild caught Alaskan frozen salmon in vacuum packages in a big bag at Costco here. Making this same recipe tonight and should be ready in about 10 minutes MAX as i just put the salmon in after the first steps were accomplished in my INSTANT POT. CAN’T WAIT TO ENJOY !!!!!! :)

[@lizchilders4154]

Oh, and we LOVE our Instant Pots. I have a 6qt AND a 3 qt. The little one definitely goes into our little Casita camper when we are out camping.

[@marcellafolkmann7913]

Love this vidoe...You do so much with the IS Pot..Show lots of pictures of Leo...We love him..

[@user-gh8sl7iu3y]

I use that same tiny manual can opener! Bought it bc it doesn’t require electricity but use it all the time now, love the simplicity.

[@pmmurf101]

Thanks for this cooking episode, and did you know that the Instant Pot was created in Canada? Actually if I'm correct, it was invented in Ottawa, Canada where I reside! Carry on with these wonderful videos! I live vicariously through you guys (and follow some other like-minded van dwellers) until we get on the road ourselves, hopefully in the next year or so! Not full time but getting out there will count for us! Best wishes!

[@amyharmon5231]

New to your channel and I’m loving it!! Could you do more videos on meals you cook?

[@nancyfahey7518]

Yes, I started my food list with this video. Might even get that instapot.

[@robertomstead8984]

I love WTR day , I look forward to it every week. I am an Instant Pot Junkie thanks to you Kate. I purchased one after I saw how many great things Kate was cooking up. I love making all plant based Vegan soups and stews. Thanks for sharing. see ya next week

[@RunsWithKnives]

I know Joe loves his coffee, if he really wants a great cup try a Aeropress makes great coffee.

[@colleenkaralee2280]

Since RV life I've learned to cold brew coffees and teas. I do have a Nutribullet b/c it takes up little counter space and can grind coffee beans if needed.,

[@colleenkaralee2280]

Love Korean soups and stews and love my 3-qt Instant Pot and it does a great job poaching a small chicken or two cornish hens - just set the pressure to medium and the timer to "0" and natural release. Use the slow cook function to make ghee.

[@clubmike2910]

One of the best things about watching your old videos is Leo. :) I did not even think about it until there he was. I miss him also.

[@PDX53]

Your can opener is called a P-38 & was invented in 1942. It was issued to the Military so they could open their K-rations & supposedly it took 38 slices to open the can - hence the name. My new trailer will have a 6 cu. ft fridge with a separate freezer which might be overkill for a single guy. I buy a lot of microwaveable meals & occasionally some of them are actually healthy - like the steamable ones. I'm also buying a mini Instant Pot. You converted me!

[@henrysheen6471]

learn something everyday 😁

[@rogerkern]

Al Ewers actually it does take 38 slices on the average soup can to open it, I still have the one I had in the military and keep it on my key ring, and can be used as screwdriver as well.

[@marknesbitt6959]

Greatest invention since sliced bread.

[@datahound2u]

I have one on my keyring, as well. It's been there for a number of decades. In the Marines, we used to call them "John Waynes" - but little did I know back then that it would be my first multi-purpose tool! LOL! Good vid, you two!

[@cootie181]

I also have a P38 in my collection... have used it for many years...

[@jenniferwiley2617]

Omg I use that in my house got tired of can openers braking! It is truly the best can opener

[@joeo7257]

When she said "Chineese-Itallian household", I immediately got hungry!

[@norasayre8318]

Love the electric kettle, we found one that is collapsible and we pack in suitcase when we travel for our coffee, tea or instant oatmeal

[@shallomjay8302]

Sending love and respect from Flagstaff. God Bless you two and your dog

[@DnSAdventures]

Cast Iron Skillet does wonders for us..although seems to be a bit heavy for full-time RVing lol. Thanks for sharing guys, we love ourselves some healthy cooking.

[@loborob5853]

Good stuff. Thank you and I appreciate it.

[@jrandyoutdoors]

Love, Love, Love y'alls vids. Safe Travels!

[@mgeducationoutdooractiviti2056]

Another great video, guys! A big hug to Leo!

[@lizyoung2734]

New to your videos and enjoyed this so much ! Thank you both😄

[@m.d.grimes1622]

We enjoyed this video, thanks you guys. Best to Leo.

[@AlleyGal]

Love my instant pot too! Going to copy your recipe, Thanks!

[@daralen1]

Thank you for another great video!!!

[@simplervcookingwithmelissa7245]

Oh and yes I do make some of our recipes for our dogs males to chicken and rice with chicken stock they love it. We have three huskies and two cats and my 12 year old daughter and a partridge in a pear tree lol.

[@kennethwers]

You can do coffee in the instapot. A little water on the bottom, mug of water on the grate and a tea ball. 3 minutes.

[@52Dannytheman]

Hi guys! Nice to see you eating great and looking good. I lost 70 pounds, too. Now under 200. Of course I took it the other way. Steak, pork, bacon, eggs and low carbs. No pasta, bread or ice cream. Still drinking Maxwell House. 48 years of Maxwell House. 😀😂 still love seeing you on my big screen. Love sent !

[@Weretherussos]

Thank Dan. See you in PA

[@arronvalleen6750]

Great topic on food. Portion control and eating right doesn't have to be boring. Stick away from most processed food, processed sugars will be more then half the battle. Two thumbs up.

[@kristiina6897]

Just started watching your channel! You guys are adorable together! It really doesn't look like a show, I find that refreshing. I'm 50, and happily single with my dog Hank. Lol I think I've given up on finding the perfect mate! Ha! Looking forward to more videos. Take care, from Ottawa, Canada! Tiina 😊

[@shelleykayart815]

Joe, 2 questions ... what brand electric kettle do you have and same question for your insulated coffee mug. Thanks!

[@terin8762]

Great video-very informative. Thank you!

[@terin8762]

And ya gotta have a Berkey!!

[@laurakramer396]

OMG I love the look you gave, wiping off your knife and asking Jon if he was going to share how you both eat?

[@laurakramer396]

Meant Joe (sorry Joe!)

[@7jimtemple]

Just started following you two the other day. Saw you on drivin and vibin Love you so far

[@sandrabeaulac9935]

Found this book in the library and to be interesting for a first time RVer. 'The Survival Food Handbook": Provisioning at the Supermarket for Your Boat, Camper, Vacation Cabin, and Home Emergencies

[@Rocki5pr]

Great, informative video!! Also, ... depending on your "storage ability/space" and how frequently you want to eat them, eggs do not need to be refrigerated (will last from weeks to months without going bad depending on who you ask) so there is possibly more room available in your refrigerator ...

[@brendahone2509]

I have to Thank you so much for showing the Instant Pot and Berkey. We bought our instant pot before we bought our Travel Trailer. Love the instant pot, I am hooked. Pinterest has great recipes for it. My favorite however is the Chicken Marsala and ribs. Enjoy watching you both. Enjoy your adventures. We have to wait.....we still keep getting snow storms here in MN. GRRR

[@insidedianeslife2456]

Loved this. I also liked the clip on the paper towel roll. We can learn so much from each other.

[@jeanniemirliev6915]

I really like your videos. They are very neat described what they intend to say.

[@robertstubblefield0032]

In the service we called that can opener a " P-38." Works like a champ.

[@MrAceVz]

I LOVE THE RUSSOS

[@gunner9010]

I recently bought a Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe. The Instant Pot is next on my list.

[@cdlady54_95]

God bless you. I am old enough to be your mom and I was raised on a farm, raised our own food including meat and cooked on a wood burning stove. I loved cooking, until now. My RV life would be vacations touring the USA and Canada with taking in mom and pop old time diners at least a couple times a week and my budget would be set for that. I do enjoy watching you use the instant pot and have checked Into it for the few times I have to cook and have been encouraged. Otherwise salads and select veggies for me. Quinoa and grains kill me. Would love to see Joe cook! Sorry for the length, but Joe just described, except quinoa, how I eat now.

[@annek1226]

Goose grease and a shoehorn and you could probably get a few more things in that frig! Lol!

[@oscarsylvia]

Love your taste of beer, Joe!

[@positiveflow9645]

Love your videos!

[@Boodieman72]

Green Bay Packers blanket? NICE!!

[@Grandma.Lilly.]

Looks delicious! I’m going to cook fish tonight. You inspired me.

[@deannab9511]

Great video ❤☺

[@elchris2788]

You guys are the best. I hope to meet you someday.

[@JohnMarucci]

Really good video. Please do more cooking with the Instant Pot while on the road videos.

[@dygituljunky]

Loving your content! I know this video is a couple of years old now. If you're looking to save room for a coffee grinder, I use a power drill (Makita XPH12) with my hand-crank burr grinder. You should probably have a cordless drill now that you have the FWC flatbed (offroad repairs) and the JavaPresse manual conical burr grinder is the size of a medium peppermill. The multi-purpose drill with the JavaPresse might save y'all a bunch of space.

[@Mountainmodernlife]

Shuffle shuffle Shuffle, life in a tiny space :). Katie and I are trying to use our instant pot more, thanks for the video!!

[@urbanwarrior5367]

Great video! Been wanting to see how you utilize such a small fridge to help us decide which class B to we should buy.

[@laurakramer396]

My IP is used almost every day. I primarily use the non-stick vessel for it

[@mikewright7674]

love it - this is cool