40+ Instant Pot Vegan Recipes Everyone Will Love

We've picked the best Instant Pot vegan recipes that will please and delight on any occasion, including healthy stews, soups, grains, legumes and even desserts. If you're following a plant-based diet or simply trying to eat less meat, these vegan pressure cooker dishes are for you! Recently updated with even more delicious ideas.

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Why We Love Instant Pot For Vegan Cooking

The Instant Pot is wildly versatile, and there are hardly recipes that are off-limits.

For the vegan crowd, the pressure cooker is an irreplaceable kitchen tool. If rice, beans, and lentils are staples in your meals, you probably know just how long it can take to make those things! This is doubly true if you're soaking or sprouting your grains and legumes beforehand. Overall, it's a whole lot of waiting.

So, enter the Instant Pot. You've got your staples cooked - potentially in bulk - at the beginning of the week which offers you a blank canvas and some plant-powered protein to work with. Here are some of our favourite ideas for vegan-friendly pressure cooking. whether you follow a vegan diet, are trying to cut back on meat a little, or just want to please a crowd. These are dishes even the omnivores will eat up!

Find all of our vegan Instant Pot recipes here.

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Best Instant Pot Vegan Recipes

There are so many fantastic vegan recipes for Instant Pot. We’ve divided our selected dishes into additional categories such as Soups, Pasta, Indian, and Sides. These will help you navigate to what you’re looking for.

Vegan Instant Pot Soup Recipes

These recipes are perfect for vegans or anyone looking for delicious and nutritious soups that can be prepared in a short amount of time. With a variety of ingredients and flavors, there is a plant-based soup recipe to suit everyone's taste buds.

Corn, Sweet Potato & Chipotle Soup

This Mexican-inspired Instant Pot corn soup is made with healthy ingredients, flavourful spices, lime, and a little chipotle for a smoky, chili kick. It’s gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and super quick and easy to make. Get this recipe on our blog.

Low-Calorie Soup With Vegetables & Lentils

This soup is loaded with vegetables and lentils. It’s naturally low in calories and full of nutrients and flavor without added oil or sugar.  Perfect for healthy eating. Get this recipe on our blog.

Carrot Lemongrass & Cilantro Soup

Bright, zesty, and unique, this soup is the perfect pick-me-up. It makes a lovely creamy soup without the addition of dairy, you can easily freeze it, and the leftovers are especially good after the flavours have sunk in a bit. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Hearty, thick, and full of flavor and veggies, this Instant Pot Minestrone will leave you feeling satiated and nourished. Making this classic Italian tomato broth-based soup with pasta, potatoes, and beans gives you plenty of fibre and protein and you will be getting a ton of antioxidants and vitamins from all the veggies. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup 

Cooking with butternut squash is also very nutritious as this starchy root vegetable is full of vitamins, antioxidants and fibre. It’s a healthy source of carbohydrates but is relatively low in calories. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Thai Red Lentil Soup

If you love aromas of Thai cuisine – think zesty lime, fresh cilantro, fragrant curry, ginger, garlic, and coconut – you will really enjoy this creamy, hearty Instant Pot red lentil soup.   It is packed with veggies, plant-based protein, and creamy coconut milk. This soup is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan-friendly. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup

Packed with vitamin A-rich sweet potatoes, protein-rich black beans, and warm spices, you won't be able to get enough of this comforting bowl. Top it off with your favourite garnishes - fresh cilantro, chopped avocado, some raw onion, a spoon of vegan sour cream or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Oh, and don't forget the tortilla chips! Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Borscht (Beet Soup)

Eat your beets! This vibrant borscht is a wonderful way to pack in veggies on the side. You can add beans or omit them, and it's perfectly vegan if you replace a dollop of sour cream to serve with a scoop of coconut or soy yoghurt instead. Get this recipe on our blog.

Quick & Easy Italian Farmhouse Vegetable Soup

Want a quick and easy soup that is hearty and nutritious? This Italian-inspired farmhouse soup is just the thing. It’s a tasty vegan vegetable soup for those nights when you want to give your digestion a break or if you feel like a need a lighter meal. You know those times, right? Get this recipe on our blog

Instant Pot Vegan Udon Soup

This healthy and light vegan Instant Pot udon soup is made with mushrooms and soy sauce infused broth and is served with protein-rich edamame and crispy tempeh. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight meal. Get this recipe on our blog.

 Instant Pot Broccoli Soup

Serve this soup with the gremolata – a condiment of chopped parsley, lemon zest, and garlic– which freshens up the soup and gives it an added Mediterranean twist. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli

A heartwarming, thick soup, almost like a stew, that is perfect for a chilly or rainy day or when you need a hit of comfort food. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup

Healthy and low in calories with a luxurious, velvety texture and delicately sweet and rounded flavor of tender vegetables, spices and a touch of coconut cream. Get the recipe on our blog.

Spiced Chickpea Stew With Turmeric and Coconut

This chickpea stew is known for its rich, creamy texture, exotic flavors and vibrant color. Originally published in the New York Times, the recipe gets 5 stars from over 23,000 reviews. We adapted it to the Instant Pot with a few tiny twists. Get the recipe on our blog.

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Vegan Indian Instant Pot Recipes

These recipes feature a range of ingredients, spices, and techniques that are characteristic of Indian cooking, and offer a flavorful and nutritious way to enjoy a variety of vegan dishes such as curries, dals, biryanis, and more. Whether you're an Indian food enthusiast or simply looking for new vegan recipes to try, these are a must-try.

Instant Pot Aloo Gobi

A delicious classic vegetarian Indian dish also known as cauliflower and potato curry. Serve as a side, over rice or with a side of naan bread. It’s vegan and gluten-free friendly. Get this recipe on our blog.

Chickpeas In Spicy Tomato Sauce & Brown Rice

Instant Pot chickpeas in a spicy tomato sauce, also known as chana masala, is a super easy, nutritious, vegetarian, and vegan dinner. Plus, you get to cook the accompanying brown rice at the same time. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Jackfruit Biryani

A tasty Indian, vegetarian rice recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.  You can use mushrooms, paneer, asparagus or artichoke hearts instead of jackfruit in this recipe. Get the recipe on our blog.

Tikka Masala With Chickpeas & Sweet Potatoes

The sauce is a little sweet and earthy, and sometimes with nutty hints. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Madras Lentils 

It captures the essence of a rich Indian dal but with a lighter, more tomato-based sauce and the addition of potatoes and carrots. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Matar Mushroom

Made with sliced white mushrooms that pair perfectly with the sweetness of green peas in a tomato-cashew–based sauce. Get the recipe on the blog.

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More Vegan Stews & Curries

From spicy lentil stews to creamy chickpea curries, these recipes feature a variety of vegetables, legumes, and spices that are not only flavorful but also packed with essential nutrients.

Moroccan Instant Pot Chickpea Stew

This vegan and gluten-free friendly Instant Pot chickpea stew is a delicious main meal full of Moroccan-influenced spices and flavors. Serve it over rice, couscous or with some crusty bread. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Chickpea & Pumpkin Chili

Made with butternut squash pumpkin and garbanzo beans (or chickpeas), this Instant Pot chili is comforting and hearty, perfect for a fall or winter dinner. Served with diced avocado and cilantro, this is a must-go gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan chili for your pressure cooker. This is a great make-ahead, freezer-friendly recipe. Get this recipe on our blog

Instant Pot Lentil Curry With Coconut

If you’re expanding your lentil recipe repertoire, this coconut curry dish is a total keeper because it’s easy, full of plant-based protein, healthy fats and veggies. Get the recipe on our blog.

Turkish Yellow Split Pea Stew

This gorgeous split pea stew (or thick soup) is adapted from a classic Turkish lentil soup, also known as Mercimek Çorbası. It’s simple, rich and nutritious stew is full of warm, aromatic spices and flavours that will get you asking for seconds. Get this recipe on our blog.

Beefless Veggie Stew 

At first glance, you'd never guess it doesn't have any beef, and you won't be missing out on much. Hearty mushrooms, potatoes, carrots and celery give it all the texture and substance you need. Plus, it's grain-free. Topped with parsley, lemon gremolata for the best taste. Get this recipe on our blog.

Smokey Lentil Stew

Hearty, deliciously spiced, and a little smokey, this vegan-friendly Instant Pot lentil stew is super easy to make and will quickly become a favorite plant-based dinner recipe. Serve it with rice, potatoes, or a side of toasted bread rolls or baguette. Get this recipe on our blog.

Vegan Instant Pot Posole

This posole is made "meaty" with a secret ingredient - jackfruit! It lends its beautiful texture and sweet flavour to this Mexican-inspired dish usually made with pork. You can top yours how you like, but we love the fresh tastes and vibrant colours coming in here. Get the recipe from Tried & True.

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Vegan Instant Pot Pasta, Rice & Other Grains

From creamy risottos to flavorful pasta dishes, these recipes feature a variety of ingredients, including vegetables, legumes, and spices, that are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients.

Vegan Mac'n'Cheese With Artichokes

This vegan Instant Pot mac and cheese is made with dairy-free cashew sauce and artichokes and is velvety, creamy and full of flavour. Enjoy this healthier, lighter version in about 35 minutes. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Vegan Bolognese

If you love homemade Italian cuisine, you must try this vegan bolognese recipe. This meat-free version is made with red lentils and mushrooms, pressure cooked in a gorgeous, rich tomato sauce. You’ll be surprised by how satiating and hearty this dish is, making it a worthy rival to its traditional meaty cousin. Get this recipe on our blog.

Quinoa With Mushrooms, Garlic & Tomatoes

This gorgeous Instant Pot quinoa dish is perfect for a lazy, nutritious dinner. It’s suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike, and can be served as-is with a salad or some greens, or as a side dish. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Vegan Green Veggie Risotto

If you think all risotto recipes are heavy and full of butter and cheese, wait till you try this Instant Pot version. This dish is filling and nutritious yet it won’t leave you feeling stuffed and bloated. There are a few sneaky ingredients that will make it taste like the classic version. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Yellow Rice With Corn & Peas

This meal is the definition of budget-friendly, and it hardly even feels like it. Infused with flavour, colour, and beautiful texture from a blend of rice, peas, and corn, this vegan meal is nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory, and without all the additives found in traditional yellow rice. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Buckwheat With Mushrooms

Made with mushrooms, onions and garlic for added flavor, it’s fantastic as a main vegetarian or vegan dish, or it can be served as a side. Plus, it’s gluten-free and budget-friendly. Get the recipe on our blog.

Brown Rice, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Salad

Coated in the most delicious balsamic orange dressing and served cold or warm. It is perfect for any time of the year. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Noodles With Maple, Ginger & ChiliI Dressing

Instant Pot rice noodles with sticky maple, ginger, and chili sauce are healthy and delicious and can be served as they are or with a side of protein and veggies. Get the recipe on our blog.

Brown Rice & Cashew Salad

This brown rice and cashew nut salad is full of crunchy vegetables and is dressed with a delicious concoction of balsamic vinegar and soy sauce with a touch of garlic and a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup. Get the recipe on our blog

Instant Pot Rice Pilaf With Chickpeas

This healthy and delicious Instant Pot rice pilaf is made with protein-rich chickpeas (garbanzo beans), warm spices, and cilantro for a perfect main or a side. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Brown Rice Sald WIth Peanut Dressing

This hearty salad features crunchy veggies with an Asian peanut butter dressing that is a shining star of this dish. With perfectly balanced salty and sweet flavours, it coats the salad with the most gorgeous flavors. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Miso Quinoa With Mushrooms & Peppers

A combination of raw miso paste, tomato paste, and Tamari or soy sauce, infuse this dish with real umami flavour, known as the fifth taste. It’s a little salty and savoury, tickling your tastebuds in all the right ways. Get the recipe on our blog.

Sage & Nutmeg Butternut Squash Risotto 

Of course, we had to send you off with a savoury risotto too! Risotto is undeniably delicious but a little time-intensive from scratch which is why we love it in the Instant Pot. This dish is perfect for autumn. Get the recipe from Hip Pressure Cooking.

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Vegan-Friendly Sides & Dips

From creamy hummus to flavorful vegetable sides, these recipes feature a variety of ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, and spices, that are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients.

Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie

The variation without meat or dairy is often referred to as a Shepherdess pie, and our recipe uses lentils, mushrooms, vegetables and tomatoes as the key filling ingredients. Get the recipe on our blog.

Vegan Burgers

You don’t need to be a plant-based diet enthusiast to enjoy these vegan bean burgers. Made with a variety of nutritious beans and tasty ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, garlic and warm spices. Get the recipe on the blog.

Collard Greens With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

We’re swapping bacon for sun-dried tomatoes to add saltiness (and sweetness) in this vegetarian-friendly versions of Instant Pot collard greens. This delicious side dish is also gluten-free, Whole30 and paleo-friendly. It’s a lovely twist that turns this classic dish into a plant-based version and we think it can give the bacon version a run for its money. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Whole Cauliflower

A whole head of cauliflower is perfectly pressure cooked with a delicious spice rub, then finished with a sweetened glaze and garlic, thyme bread crumbs. It's beautiful, impressive, festive, and easy to make. Serve it as a plant-based, vegetarian main or as a side for Christmas. Get this recipe on our blog.

Mexican Bean Salad

Zesty, nutritious Mexican bean salad made with legumes cooked in the Instant Pot to save time and heat. It works as its own summer meal or you can bring it as a side dish to a picnic or a barbecue. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Garlic-Ginger Tofu Bok Choy

Tofu and bok choy steamed together with savoury sesame soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic is a simple Japanese-inspired dish that is very healthy and delicious. Pressure cooker steam locks in all the nutrients and the whole recipe is made in 20 minutes. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Secret Ingredient Baked Beans

These beans are truly scrumptious. Dip your toast in them or serve them underneath your favourite vegan sausages. These are a BBQ and meal prep staple with a secret ingredient - dried mushrooms! Sweet and savoury, this is the only recipe for baked beans you'll ever need. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Refried Beans

Refried beans are easy enough to buy in a can, but homemade trumps all when it comes to this tasty appetiser. This recipe has vegan adaptations, and even includes a bonus grain-free and vegan tortilla recipe for wrapping or dipping with whatever else your heart desires. Get the recipe from Allergy-Free Alaska.

Spiced Black Beans With Fried Onions

This dish is perfect in any season with zesty lime, perfectly fried onions thanks to the Instant Pot's handy saute function and tons of spices. These are a great side dish or addition to burritos and burrito bowls. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Potato Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette 

This Instant Pot potato salad is a great example of using the pressure cooker for spring and summer dishes. It's a fantastic salad to bring to a barbecue party, picnic in the park or to enjoy as a nutritious, balanced meal at home. Mixed with lovely green beans, peas, pickles, and zesty shallot vinaigrette, it’s vegan, gluten-free and Whole30 friendly. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot White Beans With Rosemary, Garlic & Olive Oil

This recipe for Instant Pot white beans is something you would commonly find in Mediterranean and Italian cooking: slowly braised with aromatic rosemary or other herbs and garlic and finished with a little olive oil. It’s easy, affordable and super healthy. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Vegetables En Papillote

Using a method of cooking food in a folded pouch ready to steam and infuse flavor. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Cabbage With Coconut & Spices 

Inspired by a Sri Lankan dish made with cabbage and warm spices like mustard seeds and turmeric, plus some delicious shredded coconut. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Hummus

Yes, it’s very easy to get a tub of pretty decent hummus from any supermarket, but there is something rather satisfying about making your own batch. Get the recipe on our blog.

Five-Minute Cheesy Sauce

Cheese without the cheese? You got it. This is the perfect way to dress up steamed veggies, plain rice, pasta dishes or anything you can think of, because what isn't better with cheese? Better yet - it's made almost entirely of vegetables and only takes five minutes! Get the recipe from Clean Food, Dirty Girl.

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Vegan Instant Pot Desserts

From decadent chocolate cakes to fruity cobblers, these recipes feature a variety of ingredients, including fruits, nuts, and spices and are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Blueberry Oatmeal With Maple Peanut Butter

Who doesn’t love a piping hot bowl of porridge on a cool morning? Using rolled oats, an oven-proof round dish, and a trivet, this is a simple and hands-off way to make a nourishing oatmeal breakfast while you can get on with getting ready in the morning. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Chai Spiced Rice Pudding

Whether you like it for dessert or breakfast, this rice pudding is truly divine. It's layered with chai spice and warm tones with a tiny caffeine boost to wake you up. Plus, it's dairy-free and gluten-free. Indulge wisely with this creamy, dreamy treat. Get this recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Orange Spice Cake

hether or not it's a holiday, this is a fantastic vegan dessert that you can make in your Instant Pot. It can be tough to find a recipe for a moist cake that's dairy-free and egg-free to make in your IP, but this one fits the bill. Plus, it's not too sweet. Get the recipe on our blog.

Coconut Almond Risotto

Here's another sweet recipe for you! Whether you'd like a bite for dessert or an alternative to oats in the A.M., this coconut and almond risotto packs in the healthy fats and it's gluten-free to boot. Get the recipe from Instant Pot Recipes.

Coconut Milk Yogurt

One of the most brilliant functions that the Instant Pot possesses is the 'yoghurt' button. It's pretty much as simple as that! You just need a few ingredients to get started, and dairy isn't necessarily one of them. Plus, it's super affordable, and you can avoid the additives and sweeteners found in store-bought products. Get the recipe for this coconut milk yogurt from Detoxinista.

Vegan Pear and Cranberry Instant Pot Cake

A cake is always, always welcomed. Especially when it's vegan and you can make it in the Instant Pot. Just when you thought you'd seen it all, the pressure cooker stepped up its game! Even if you're not so skilled at baking, this fruity and refined sugar-free recipe is bound to be a success. Get the recipe from Healthy Slow Cooking.

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A Must-Try Recipe

We wanted to include one full recipe in this collection that you absolutely have to try!

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More Vegan Roundups & How-To Guides

Best Vegan Stew Recipes Using An Instant Pot

These recipes are perfectly hearty even without any meat and dairy, and they’re absolutely loaded with nutrition. Plus, you don't need an all-day cooking event to enjoy a warm bowl. Get these recipes on our blog.

21+ Instant Pot Vegan Recipes for Thanksgiving

Enjoying time with family with traditional dishes is what memories are made of. In this list we did not sacrifice flavor for nutrition. So here are some Instant Pot vegan recipe ideas to help you out in preparing your menu. Get theses recipes on our blog.

Instant Pot 101: How To Cook Legumes

From black beans and chickpeas to lentils and peas, learn how to cook different legumes and pulses in your Instant Pot pressure cooker with our comprehensive 101 guide. Get this guide on our blog.

Instant Pot 101: How To Cook Grains

From rice and quinoa to pasta and buckwheat, learn how to cook different grains and grain-based products in your Instant Pot pressure cooker with our comprehensive 101 guides. Get this guide our blog.

Instant Pot Vegan Meal Plan

Featuring 5 dinner meals, 2 lunch dishes, and 1 breakfast. We’ve got a variety of nutritious, balanced meals with different protein options and plenty of veggies. Downloadable PDF with shopping list included. Get the meal plan on our blog.

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Most Popular Vegan YouTube Videos

Creamy White Bean & Kale Soup

Creamy White Bean Soup with Kale is no ordinary soup! It has a super creamy texture without any dairy or nuts and features wholesome and comforting yet gourmet flavor booster. Recipe from Rainbow Plant Life.

Mexican Inspired Rice and Beans

This dish is for sure one of the easiest, most aromatic, and flavorful meals you could quickly fire up from your kitchen. Recipe from Food Impromptu.

Healthy Quinoa Chickpea Bowl (Plant-Based)

Make this healthy & easy plant-based recipe for lunch or dinner! Recipe from Food Impromptu.

DUMP AND GO Instant Pot Recipes

Dump and Go Instant Pot recipes that are perfect for lazy days, busy weeknights, or whenever you want a hearty, healthy meal with minimal effort. Get the recipes From Rainbow Plant Life: Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato Soup, White Bean Stew, Tomato-Fennel Chickpeas with Brown Rice.

Cauliflower Tikka Masala With Instant Pot Tikka Masala Sauce

This recipe keeps the flavors as authentic as possible while making it simple. Recipe from Vegan Richa.

Which recipe are you most looking forward to trying? Savory or sweet? Let us know in the comments below, and share this roundup with your plant-powered friends! 

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