Meatless Mondays With Instant Pot is a great way to introduce yourself into a plant-based diet or simply keep your food habits in check. We have some delicious ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Have you thought about going vegetarian, vegan or plant-based? Maybe it seemed just too daunting. The commitment to eating no meat conjures up images of mounds and mounds of salads. Sitting at home with a bowl of carrots. A plant-based diet can be satisfying, exciting and filling. Sometimes when you have fewer options, you end up more creative with tastier results.
PLANT-BASED INSTANT POT BREAKFAST IDEAS
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
The traditional method of cooking steel cut oats requires standing over the stove for at least 30 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and scorching. With the Instant Pot, you can toss all of your ingredients in at once, hit a few buttons, and get ready for the day while breakfast cooks itself. This Carrot Cake Oatmeal recipe is creamy, cinnamon-y with a nice texture from chopped nuts. Recipe from Well Vegan.
INSTANT POT BREAKFAST RICE BOWLS
Oats can be tricky if you’re gluten intolerant because even though they’re naturally gluten-free, they are contaminated with gluten grains during the growing/harvesting process. So what about brown rice as an alternative? Topped off with maple syrup, coconut milk, pecans, and raisins makes this a perfect solution. Recipe from Eat Something Delicious.
Miso Oatmeal with Kale and Avocado
Savory oatmeal for a healthy breakfast? What? Yes! This recipe for miso oatmeal with kale and avocado is the perfect way to start your day when you aren't into overly sugary dishes! Recipe from Love and Good Stuff.
MEATLESS INSTANT POT LUNCHES
INSTANT POT VEGAN RISOTTO WITH GREEN VEGGIES & FRIED GARLIC
A creamy, velvety risotto that is much lighter and is made without butter or cheese? You got it! Our Instant Pot vegan risotto is loaded with green vegetables like kale, green beans, and zucchini and is topped with fried garlic for amazing aroma and flavor. Learn how to make this gluten-free, plant-based risotto recipe and enjoy a meatless dinner that is filling and nutritious. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
INSTANT POT MUSHROOM STROGANOFF PASTA
This vegan mushroom stroganoff is ideal for chilly winter nights when all you want is a big bowl of a hot meal to warm you up! It's hearty, satisfying, healthy and filling. Recipe from Cooking Carnival.
INSTANT POT POTATO SALAD WITH TANGY VINAIGRETTE (VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE)
Don’t put away your pressure cooker just because the air outside is getting warmer. This Instant Pot potato salad is a great example of using the pressure cooker for spring and summer dishes. Mixed with lovely green beans, peas, pickles, and zesty shallot vinaigrette, it’s vegan, gluten-free and Whole30-friendly*.Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
CREAMY VEGAN TOMATO SOUP
Easy creamy vegan tomato soup with a handful of ingredients made quick in the Instant Pot. It’s so smooth and creamy, without any dairy! Recipe from Nora Cooks.
SWEET POTATO QUINOA WITH CHICKPEAS
Instant Pot Curried Sweet Potato Chickpea Quinoa is a healthy, wholesome vegan meal made in the Instant Pot. Eat it for lunch/dinner or pack for your lunch-box. Also great for meal-prep. Recipe from Cook with Manali.
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. In today’s post, we want to share how to make Instant Pot hummus quickly and easily. It’s gluten-free, vegan-friendly and can be used in wraps, salads, or as a dip. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
PLANT-BASED INSTANT POT DINNERS
INSTANT POT VEGAN BOLOGNESE
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. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
INSTANT POT CHILI WITH PUMPKIN & CHICKPEAS (VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE)
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. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
STEAMED TOFU & BOK CHOY WITH GINGER GARLIC SAUCE
Instant Pot tofu and bok choy steamed together with savory 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. It’s vegan and vegetarian, low-carb and gluten-free. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
TURMERIC JASMINE RICE
A bowl of aromatic Instant Pot turmeric jasmine rice is not only delicious but it comes with many health benefits. In only 10 minutes, you can have perfectly cooked rice as a side dish to any main. Gluten-free, vegan-friendly recipe. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
INSTANT POT VEGETARIAN BEAN CHILI
When it comes to Instant Pot cauliflower recipes, this one is definitely a must-try! 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, Thanksgiving, Easter or a special dinner. Recipe from Well Plated.
INSTANT POT WHOLE CAULIFLOWER
When it comes to Instant Pot cauliflower recipes, this one is definitely a must-try! 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, Thanksgiving, Easter or a special dinner. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
INSTANT POT NOODLES WITH MAPLE, GINGER & CHILI DRESSING
Super easy, tasty and healthy, these Instant Pot noodles with sticky maple and ginger sauce can be ready to enjoy in just about 10 minutes! Made with rice noodles and all-natural ingredients, this dish is gluten-free, vegan and positively bursting with flavor. This is a guest recipe from Kristen of MOON and Spoon and Yum blog. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
INSTANT POT THAI RED LENTIL SOUP
This warm and spicy Thai-inspired Instant Pot red lentil soup is the perfect weeknight meal. It is packed with veggies, plant-based protein, creamy coconut milk and a ton of flavor! This soup is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan-friendly. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
INSTANT POT BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO WITH BLUE CHEESE
This comforting and creamy Instant Pot butternut squash risotto comes with a twist of blue cheese instead of the classic Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal but fancy enough for company. This recipe is by our contributor Lucy Parissi of Supergolden Bakes blog. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
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