Whether you're craving a cozy bowl of creamy soup, a flavorful chickpea curry, or a veggie risotto, there's an Instant Pot recipe to make it delicious and easy.
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- Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes
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- Vegetarian Instant Pot Burrito Bowl
- Instant Pot Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
- Bean Burgers Two Ways
- Noodle Recipes
- Creamy Pesto Pasta
- Instant Pot Zucchini Pasta
- Mac & Cheese With Artichokes
- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo
- Spiralized Zucchini Noodles
- Veggie Focused Recipes
- Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
- Instant Pot Aloo Gobi Recipe
- French-Inspired Instant Pot Ratatouille
- Sri Lankan-Inspired Instant Pot Cabbage
- Instant Pot Whole Cauliflower
- Instant Pot Carrots With Honey Soy Glaze
- Instant Pot Vegetables En Papillote
- Instant Pot Asparagus
- Braised Green Beans (Turkish-Style)
- Instant Pot Collard Greens
- Instant Pot Jackfruit Rice Biryani (Kathal Biryani)
- Legumes
- Mexican Bean Salad
- White Beans With Rosemary
- Instant Pot Chickpeas With Salsa Verde
- Instant Pot Rice Pilaf With Chickpeas
- Salad Recipes
- Brown Rice & Cashew Salad
- Brown Rice, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Salad
- Quinoa & Grains
- Instant Pot Buckwheat With Mushrooms
- Jennifer Aniston Salad With Quinoa
- Instant Pot Kale and Quinoa Pilaf
- Instant Pot Garlic Mushroom Quinoa
- Miso Quinoa With Mushrooms and Peppers
- Risotto Recipes
- Risotto With Green Veggies & Fried Garlic
- Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto
- Instant Pot Mushroom & Kale Risotto
- Instant Pot Risotto With Celery & Peas
- Hardy Soups, Stews & Chili
- Thai-Inspired Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup
- Instant Pot Udon Soup
- 15-Bean Instant Pot Soup
- Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
- Instant Pot Vegetarian Mushroom Chili
- Instant Pot Chili With Pumpkin & Chickpeas
- Low-Calorie Soup With Vegetables & Lentils
- Moroccan-Style Instant Pot Chickpea Stew
- Creamy Soups
- Instant Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup
- Instant Pot Mushroom Soup
- Instant Pot Carrot Soup
- Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
- Dips & Sauces
- Instant Pot Hummus
- Creamy Pinto Bean Dip With Caramelized Onions
- Instant Pot Refried Beans
- 10-Vegetable Instant Pot Tomato Sauce
- Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes
The Instant Pot offers quick, versatile cooking options, perfect for those who want to enjoy hearty, plant-based meals without spending hours in the kitchen. From rich soups and stews to healthy grains and vibrant veggie-packed curries, these recipes highlight the variety and flavor of vegetables, legumes, and grains. Ready in minutes, these dishes are perfect for meal prep, quick weeknight dinners, and experimenting with new ingredients.
Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes
Mains
Vegetarian Instant Pot Burrito Bowl
Using pantry staples like rice, beans and sweet corn, this vegetarian Instant Pot burrito bowl is filled with nutritious ingredients and classic Tex-Mex flavors. Paired with grilled sweet red peppers, fresh tomatoes and delicious cilantro avocado crema, this dish is a total crowd-pleaser. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot Lentil 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. Add sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for that extra rich sweet and umami flavor. Recipe on the blog.
Bean Burgers Two Ways
You don’t need to be a plant-based diet enthusiast to enjoy these vegan bean burgers. Made with a variety of nutritious beans (navy and pinto) and tasty ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, garlic and warm spices, these hearty and satiating burger patties will please the omnivores and vegetarians alike. Get the recipe here.
Noodle Recipes
Creamy Pesto Pasta
This creamy pesto pasta is one of those recipes that can easily become a go-to staple for busy weeknights. It can be made with any type of pasta and even though it has a creamy sauce, it's still quite light and healthy with about 370-400 kcals per serving. Try it here.
Instant Pot Zucchini Pasta
Learn how to make Meghan Markle's zucchini pasta in this Instant Pot. The original recipe is slow-cooked for 4-5 hours but our version only takes about 30 minutes of cooking. Get the recipe here.
Mac & Cheese With Artichokes
This Instant Pot vegan mac and cheese is velvety and creamy without the use of dairy. The sauce is made with starchy white potato, cashews, and lovely seasonings giving this dish a wickedly good flavor. Recipe on the blog.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo
With just a handful of ingredients and a little help from the Instant Pot, you'll have a dish that is both satisfying and scrumptious. This orzo recipe is creamy, tangy, a touch sweet and savory. Get the recipe here.
Spiralized Zucchini Noodles
This gorgeous Instant Pot zucchini recipe is perfect for summer meals and those hot evenings when you simply don't have the energy or will to turn up the stove. It's light, healthy and only takes 10 minutes of your time. Find recipe here.
Veggie Focused Recipes
Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
It's easy to go with pre-made canned mushroom soup for the sauce. But we wanted to make this delicious side dish from scratch with whole ingredients. It tastes so much better, in our opinion, and is super easy. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot Aloo Gobi Recipe
A beloved vegetarian Indian dish also known as cauliflower and potatoes. This versatile dish can be savored as a delightful side, paired with aromatic rice, or accompanied by a serving of warm, fluffy naan bread. Recipe on the blog.
French-Inspired Instant Pot Ratatouille
This Instant Pot ratatouille is quick and easy to make in you pressure cooker. You have the option of diced vegetables or a more artistic arrangement. Great as a side or a main with rice, couscous, or pasta. Get the recipe on the blog.
Sri Lankan-Inspired Instant Pot Cabbage
This cabbage recipe is inspired by a Sri Lankan dish called mallum or mallung, which literally means “mix up”. It's made with cabbage and warm spices like mustard seeds and turmeric, plus some delicious shredded coconut. Recipe on the website.
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. Recipe on the website.
Instant Pot Carrots With Honey Soy Glaze
Beautifully cooked Instant Pot carrots make for a delicious side dish. Coated in some honey soy glaze, these guys go well with other Asian mains or with some rice and chicken or tofu. Recipe on the blog.
Instant Pot Vegetables En Papillote
This method of cooking food in a folded pouch or parcel is so simple you will want to have these as your dinner side dish every night of the week. Find the recipe on our blog.
Instant Pot Asparagus
This Instant Pot asparagus dish is super quick and easy and makes for a great side accompaniment to both meat, seafood, and plant-based mains. Recipe on the site.
Braised Green Beans (Turkish-Style)
This dish is usually slow-cooked but is made quicker in the pressure cooker. For the best taste, serve after cooling, but the stew is also great warm or hot. It can be eaten on its own or over rice, potatoes, or pasta. Recipe on the blog.
Instant Pot Collard Greens
This is a delicious, plant-based recipe for collard greens. Flavorful sun-dried tomatoes are used instead of bacon to add both saltiness and sweetness to the leafy greens. Recipe on the site.
Instant Pot Jackfruit Rice Biryani (Kathal Biryani)
Instant Pot jackfruit biryani is a delicious, vegetarian Indian rice dish that can be served as a main dish or a side. Green, young jackfruit is a popular meat substitute with a similar texture to pulled pork. With its neutral flavor, it's perfect for taking on the spices and aromatics of the dish. Recipe on the site.
Legumes
Mexican Bean Salad
This is why we love this 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 here.
White Beans With Rosemary
These white beans recipe 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. The recipe is on the blog here.
Instant Pot Chickpeas With Salsa Verde
We use the Instant Pot to cook dried chickpeas, which are full of fibre, nutrients and plant-based protein, and the dress it up with gorgeous, creamy tahini yoghurt (dairy-free works well here!), roasted pickled peppers and sensational salsa verde. These toppings bring chickpeas to life and are super easy to make at home. Get the recipe here.
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 vegetarian and gluten-free main or a side. Recipe on the blog.
Salad Recipes
Brown Rice & Cashew Salad
Learn how to make a delicious brown rice and cashew nut salad with crunchy vegetables and Balsamic vinegar soy dressing. It's perfect for picnics, barbecues or as a main meal with a side of greens. Recipe is here.
Brown Rice, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Salad
This flavorful brown rice, sweet potato, and cranberry salad is coated in the most delicious balsamic orange dressing and be served cold or warm. Recipe is on our site.
Quinoa & Grains
Instant Pot Buckwheat With Mushrooms
Delicious Instant Pot buckwheat recipe with mushrooms, onions and garlic for added flavor. Get the recipe here.
Jennifer Aniston Salad With Quinoa
Looking for a nutritious salad that will make you feel like a Hollywood star? Try our version of Jennifer Aniston salad with quinoa, which you can cook in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this gluten-free and vegetarian salad is a perfect choice for a light and satisfying meal. Recipe on the blog.
Instant Pot Kale and Quinoa Pilaf
Cooked in a tasty broth and served with freshly chopped parsley, goat's feta cheese and toasted almonds, this dish will quickly become your favorite. Get the recipe on the blog.
Instant Pot Garlic Mushroom Quinoa
Made with garlic mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, this gorgeous Instant Pot quinoa dish is perfect for a lazy, nutritious dinner or a side dish. Get the recipe here.
Miso Quinoa With Mushrooms and 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. Recipe on the site.
Risotto Recipes
Risotto With Green Veggies & Fried Garlic
This incredible risotto is full of green vegetables like kale, green beans, zucchini, and celery and is creamy and velvety without using butter or cheese. Recipe is here on the blog.
Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto
Made with sweet fennel and crunchy asparagus, this Italian classic is super easy with a pressure cooker. Get the recipe on the site.
Instant Pot Mushroom & Kale Risotto
Creamy, earthy and packed with umami flavor, this Instant Pot mushroom risotto with added kale delivers on both the taste and the nutrition. Recipe is on the blog.
Instant Pot Risotto With Celery & Peas
This Instant Pot risotto is super quick and easy and is perfect if you're on the budget. Rice, celery, onion and frozen peas are all cheap yet nourishing foods and are often present in most kitchens already. Recipe on the site.
Hardy Soups, Stews & Chili
Thai-Inspired Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup
If you love the flavors and 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. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot Udon Soup
There are three elements to this dish: the tasty broth, the udon noodles and the crispy tempeh. The idea is that while the broth is cooking in the pressure cooker, you can simultaneously prepare the other two components and have the dish ready in a flash. Recipe on the blog.
15-Bean Instant Pot Soup
This delicious and healthy 15-Bean Instant Pot soup is filled with vegetables, tomatoes, spices and creamy coconut. It can be made using a store-bought 15-bean blend or using legumes and grains you have at home. Get the recipe here.
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 the recipe on our site.
Instant Pot Vegetarian Mushroom Chili
This is a hearty and nutritious chili is filled with vegetables, lots of mushrooms and mixed beans. Beautifully spiced and with the addition of chipotle, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly pressure cooker chili is great for the family or a group dinner. Serve it with your favorite fixings like avocado, diced onions, corn chips. Get the recipe on our blog.
Instant Pot Chili With Pumpkin & Chickpeas
This chili is made with butternut squash pumpkin, pinto beans, and chickpeas. It's hearty and comforting with just the right amount of spice and sweetness. Serve with chopped onion, avocado, cilantro and lime. Find the recipe here.
Low-Calorie Soup With Vegetables & Lentils
This low-calorie soup has loads of veggies, fibre and protein-rich lentils and is made with no added oil or sugar. Find the recipe here.
Moroccan-Style 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 flavours. Serve it over rice, couscous, or with some crusty bread. Recipe on this site.
Creamy Soups
Instant Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup
This vegetable soup is a go-to if you're looking to make something simple, healthy yet comforting. Throw in lots of vegetables, a few potatoes, stock and a little spice and set it to pressure cook while you relax. Recipe on the site.
Instant Pot Mushroom Soup
Forget the canned mushroom soup! Making your own Instant Pot cream of mushroom soup is quick and easy using an Instant Pot pressure cooker. You will achieve a better flavour and nutrient-density without the preservatives and additives. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot Carrot Soup
Carrots and sweet potato are full of vitamins and antioxidants, and their sweet flesh is perfect for making gorgeous soups and stews. We particularly love combining these vegetables with aromatic ingredients like lemongrass and cilantro, for that lovely exotic flavor twist. The recipe is on the blog here.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Perfect for fall and winter, this Instant Pot butternut squash soup only takes 20-25 minutes from start to finish. Get the recipe here.
Dips & Sauces
Instant Pot Hummus
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. Recipe on the blog.
Creamy Pinto Bean Dip With Caramelized Onions
You can use a stovetop or Instant Pot to make this delicious and creamy pinto bean dip with caramelized onions. It's gluten-free, healthy, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, finger food, or a side dish. Find the recipe here.
Instant Pot Refried Beans
This Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe will teach you how to cook dry black beans and turn them into flavor-packed, creamy refried goodness using the Pressure Cooking and Saute functions. Serve as a dip or a side with your favorite toppings and corn tortilla chips. Get the recipe here.
10-Vegetable Instant Pot Tomato Sauce
This multi-purpose Italian sauce can be used in many dishes such as pasta, meatballs, enchiladas and ragu and is great for batch cooking and make-ahead meal prep. Get the recipe here.
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