Use your Instant Pot for more than just meat with these fantastically easy vegetarian recipes from Instant Pot. From hearty stews to tasty side dishes, they are quick and delicious.
This amazing appliance happily does most of the work for you, making tasty and healthy meals with little to no effort on your part.
Whether you like creamy soups or spicy dishes, I have 30 of my favorite vegetarian recipes from Instant Pot here that will keep you covered for a whole month of meals.
So, choose your choice and let’s cook!
1. Instant
hummus
Do you want the secret to achieving the creamiest hummus of all time? Use an Instant Pot.
Some hummus lovers may swear by peeling the outer layer of each little bean, but who has time?
Fortunately, with the Instant Pot, it’s unnecessary
.
Chickpeas will become pleasant and tender, making them ideal for becoming a smooth and delicious hummus
.
2. Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
This nutritious, revitalizing soup is a lifesaver on busy nights of the week. The ingredients and spices are super simple, as is the cooking process.
Vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes form the base, then add thyme, parsley, and bay leaf to give it a little more flavor.
This is a great soup to pop when you feel like some clean food is in order.
3. Instant Lentil Soup
What I love about lentils is that they are healthy, inexpensive, and very filling. While its earthy flavor may be on the neutral side, this soup radiates flavor.
It has a sensational blend of spices featuring ingredients like turmeric, cumin, and curry. There’s even some garlic and ginger to make it more potent.
If all that isn’t filled enough, lentils are also swimming in a creamy coconut and tomato broth
.
4. Instant
mashed
potatoes Fluffy and buttery mashed potatoes are stellar every time with this Instant Pot recipe
.
They only take about 20 minutes to prepare, so you can easily sync them with the rest of dinner
.
As for the skins, go ahead and leave them for a more rustic dish. Or, for a creamier texture, be sure to peel them off.
5.
Easy 1-Pot Black
Bean Soup
Another dynamite way to add some flavor to a mediocre meal routine is with this easy
black bean soup.
Cumin, chili powder, and chipotle contain an incredible amount of delicacies in the abundant beans. But the flavor profile doesn’t end there.
You’ll also add some dark chocolate to give it a fantastic mole twist
.
You are just a pot away and 30 minutes from the city of flavor, my friends
.
6. Instant Quinoa Burrito Bowls
Who needs meat, or tortillas for that matter, when you have these incredibly delicious burrito bowls?
Cook quinoa in the “rice” function and fix it Mexican-style with things like salsa, black beans, and avocado
.
Add a pinch of cheese if desired or leave it outside to keep this bowl vegan
.
7. Instant Bowls of Quinoa and Cauliflower Spiced Rice
This is a fun twist on cauliflower rice that can be ready in 30 minutes
.
Quinoa, sliced almonds and tofu pack this dish with plant-based protein. In addition, turmeric gives it some extra anti-inflammatory properties and a gorgeous glow.
You will need to grow cauliflower first, which can be done with a grater or food processor
.
8. Portobello Pot Roast vegetarian
What is a pot roast without the meat? Well, if you have this recipe, it’s absolutely delicious.
The tasty mix of mushrooms, carrots and potatoes slowly roasted in a vegetable broth with white wine is proof that you don’t need meat. All you need is this hearty recipe and a big spoon!
9. Instant Pot Creamy Broccoli Mac & Cheese
After a long day at work, when it’s cold and dark outside, turn to this shiny, creamy dish from Instant Pot to warm you
up.
There’s something about adding broccoli to creamy macaroni and cheese that makes it even more comforting. I especially like that this recipe uses half and half to make it even richer.
10. When
I’m completely hungry, I dream of nothing but these vegan burritos. Lunch or dinner, the combination of spicy black beans and vegetables hits the nail on the head every time.
And like all burritos, there’s some room for variation with extra fillers
.
I like guacamole, salsa and cheese, but the sky’s the limit!
11. Instant pot steamed artichokes with aioli
Cooking artichokes is very easy with this recipe. Simply place them cut side down in the instant pot, pour over the broth and cook.
You can add aromatics like garlic or herbs if you want or leave all the extra flavor to the aioli sauce
.
First you will have to trim the leaves of the artichoke, but it only takes a second or two
. 12. Instant Pot
Vegetarian Chili
If you’re not using an Instant Pot for chili, you’re doing everything wrong. This ingenious appliance is the holy grail of chili cooking.
As for the recipes, this is a gold mine find. It is a hearty and rewarding blend of two types of beans, quinoa, green peppers and a strong spice blend.
Of course, it wouldn’t be chili without the extras! So, if you’re serving a crowd, set a variety of ingredients so everyone can help themselves.
13. Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai
Why would you brave the cold for an expensive restaurant bill, when you can make equally tasty pad thai at home?
With the help of their trusty Instant Pot, you can prepare this delicious rice noodle dish in just 30 minutes
.
And yes, I know the name says chicken, but you can easily skip it and this recipe will be just as great. Or dare I say, even better!
14. Instant Pot Vegan Mushroom and
Wild Rice Soup Cream
Are you thinking of making a cozy winter soup for dinner? Try.
This winter warmer combines earthy wild rice and mushrooms into a creamy base that is completely dairy-free
.
When soaking cashews, be careful not to soak them too much. Otherwise, they can become unpleasantly bitter.
15. Instant Pot Chana Masala (Punjabi Chole Masala / Chickpea Curry) Chana masala
is a classic Indian dish consisting of chickpeas and spicy curry spices. There is no gluten in this recipe and it is full of nutrient-rich ingredients.
You’ll need a long list of spices, but it’s a small price to pay for an authentic touch
. Also, it
is better to use ghee instead of butter, as its high fat content will make the final meal much richer
.
16. Instant Breakfast Stuffed sweet
potatoes
Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients like vitamin B, potassium, and magnesium. So why not start the day right with a stuffed sweet potato?
For this rustic morning breakfast, you’ll cook sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot until tender. Then finish with fresh blueberries, almond butter and a pinch of chia seeds.
17. Cauliflower
Healthy Instant Pot with Creamy Sauce Cauliflower
is the holy grail of vegan and vegetarian recipes. It’s great as rice, mashed potatoes and even as a pizza crust.
However, I think this recipe is perfect for a vegetarian holiday main course.
A whole head of cauliflower receives a layer of a lemon marinade, before being topped with a garlic sauce.
18. White Bean and Kale Soup
You can never have too many recipes in your winter soup arsenal, right? And once you try this, I think it will skyrocket to the top of your list.
This is about using pantry staples. You’ll need things like canned white beans, canned tomatoes, Italian seasonings, and vegetable broth, all of which you probably have on hand.
Of course, you’ll also need some fresh vegetables to fix it. Kale is a perfect accompaniment, along with onions and carrots.
19. Easy Instant Pot Vegetable
Biryani
Once you try biryani, it will be very difficult for you to eat white rice again
.
Biryani is a fragrant Indian rice dish that has more flavor than you can imagine, and nailing the spice mix is key.
It all starts with garam masala, as well as paprika, cumin, pepper and cardamom. But it doesn’t end there.
While other recipes have room for versatility, I highly recommend not skimping on any of the spices here.
20. Minestrone Instant Pot Soup
Sometimes the only thing that satisfies a craving for comfort food is a cozy bowl of minestrone soup. This Italian soup
is a staple in my house that you can bet will make a routine appearance at the Instant Pot in winter
.
It is satiating and healthy without being too filling or boring.
However, my favorite part is the fresh Gremolata sauce. It is a lemon herb sauce that adds a bright and fresh touch of flavor.
21. Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew This black bean and
sweet potato stew has it going on!
Coconut milk gives it a creamy, thick base, which is perfect for the hearty mix
of black beans and
sweet potatoes. It’s earthy, sweet, nutritious and just a spicy touch.
If you need to turn up the heat, add a few more hot sauce sauces. However, it should be quite hot as is.
22. Easy Vegan Jackfruit Curry
Jackfruit is a wonderful ingredient to mimic the texture of meat. Season with some curry, and you’ll have a meal suitable for a cold day.
You will need a thickening agent for the curry so that it is not too watery. It also helps to use whole coconut milk.
23. Vegan lentils Sloppy Joes This
recipe is brilliant! It takes a nostalgic classic from childhood and turns it into a lip-snapping meal.
The lentils are slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce, then spread on a toasted bun with red onion, vegetables and avocado slices
. I
could say I’m going to take a chance here, but I bet their elementary school cafeteria never served them that way
.
24. Instant
Pot Pinto Beans
Pinto beans are an excellent side for al fresco dining, barbecues, picnics, and more
.
The trick to making these tasty and vegetarian is vegetarian broth. This concentrated flavoring enhances the beans without making them too seasoned.
25. Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
Stovetop risotto is one of the hardest dishes to master. So it’s good that you have your Instant Pot.
The
Instant Pot eliminates many complications from the dish and this recipe will show you how
.
The end result will be a creamy, cheesy and divinely textured risotto
.
26. Acorn-fed pumpkin filled with instant pot
This is another recipe that would make a spectacular Christmas masterpiece
.
You will place acorn-fed pumpkin in the steam basket and cook high. When they’re ready, you’ll fill each half with sautéed mushrooms, chickpeas, aromatics, wild rice, and dried cranberries.
Although it does not require it, I also like to add a good amount of creamy goat cheese
.
27. Instant Lentil Tacos
At first I was skeptical of this recipe. Then I tried it and realized that lentils are a fabulous taco filling.
It’s the spices in this dish that are perfectly chosen to make the lentils wonderfully fleshy. Also, it only takes 15 minutes.
I have a long list of taco stuffing suggestions for you, but cilantro, lime, and cheddar cheese are always on top
.
28. Instant Pot Mujadara
Take a trip to the Middle East for dinner tonight and prepare a mujadara dish. Mujadara is a dish of lentils and rice with caramelized onions and herbs.
The amazing thing about this dish is how it takes two simple staples and completely transforms them into a flavor bomb.
However, this is not the kind of dish where you can place all the ingredients in the Instant Pot and cook.
You will have to sauté the onions until they caramelize first, then you can proceed to cook at high pressure.
29. Instant Pot Coconut Rice Pudding
Now that dinner is taken care of, let’s talk about dessert. Specifically, this rice pudding.
This is a
fun and easy dessert that you can make in the instant pot that is heavy in coconut and has no dairy
.
Crushed pistachios and edible rose petals are an elegant finishing touch
.
30. Smoked Sweet Corn Soup
with
Potatoes Rounding out Instant Pot’s list of fantastic vegetarian recipes is this sweet and smoked soup
.
The contrast of flavors offers a certain vitality to the creamy base of corn, potatoes and sweet onions
.
To make this vegetarian omit the ham hock and bacon. Trust me, it’s still great!
