Thursday, January 26, 2023

Instant Pot Steamed Potatoes and Potato Salad

Beautiful organic potatoes steam easily and quickly in the Instant Pot !

bag of red potatoes

Steaming potatoes in the Instant Pot is easy peasy. I mean it. 
Simply wash and quarter your potatoes. Place them in a steamer basket inside the liner of the Instant Pot. Add water and set to pressure cook for 4-5 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes. I steamed this batch for 4 minutes.

bowl of quartered potatoes

Once steamed, I proceeded to make a simple delicious potato salad using celery, scallions, and plant-based mayonnaise which I made myself in just minutes. 

quartered potatoes in the Instant Pot

Ingredients: 
15 medium potatoes, washed and quartered
2 cups of water

Directions: 
Place the steamer basket into the insert liner of the Instant Pot. Add the quartered potatoes and water. Secure lid making sure the pressure valve is sealed. Set to pressure cook for 4-5 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes. When done, cancel function and release steam according to the manufacturers directions. When done, carefully remove the lid and the steamer basket. Place potatoes into a bowl to cool. 

vegan potato salad

Use for potato salad, salad nicoise (link to recipe), or mash potatoes. 

Potato salad with Vegan Mayo (link to recipe)
Ingredients: 
2 cups of chopped organic celery
1 cup of scallions
1/2 cup of diced red onion
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 cup of vegan mayo (recipe: 3 minute Vegan Mayo in blender)
2 tablespoons of capers 
1/4 cup of caper juice

Directions: 
Place cooled potatoes in a large bowl. Add celery, scallions, red onions, garlic powder, vegan mayo, capers, and caper juice.  
Optional: 2 tablespoons of cumin seed

16 comments:

  1. My late parents in law would totally love this!

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  2. I don't have an instapot but if I get one, I 'll do this -- it looks great!

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  3. I will have to try caper juice. Sounds good…

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  4. That is quick! I'm steaming potatoes today to make tattie scones.
    from Tandy I Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com

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  5. This potato salad with capers looks like the perfect salad for everyone.

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  6. I love potato salad — with mayo or with vinaigrette. I’m not bothered by boiling the potatoes in an ordinary pot for 10 or 12 minutes.

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  7. Delicious!...a complete meal....I love my instant pot too!.......Abrazotes, Marcela

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  8. Is there anything better than potatoes? The husband roasted some tonight, and they were so good. Your salad nicoise looks picnic-ready and makes me wish for summer! 🥔🥔🥔🌞

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  9. I love potatoes , especially un winter. I'll eat them in salads , or as mash potatoes combined with cheese.

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  10. Potatoes are just the best. This looks like a delicious potato salad.

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  11. YUM!! I love the flavors of your delicious homemade potato salad, and using the Instant Pot to steam the potatoes is genius!

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  12. Hi Judee — please be sure to read my blog post today!

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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