30 Best Vegan Instant Pot Recipes

We've selected the Best Vegan Instant Pot Recipes including soups, stews, mains, sides and even desserts. If you're following a plant-based diet these pressure cooker dishes are so full of flavor and unique you will never get bored.

Plant based diets may have a reputation for being nothing but a bowl of grass. But that's simply not true and our list of vegan recipes prove otherwise. This collection of recipes emphasizes the importance of striving to make classic dishes even better than the meatier version.

The Instant Pot lends to quick meals that keep you on track without detouring to less nutritious options. By keeping these recipes easy and delicious, they will become your go-to when craving your next vegan-friendly meal.

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• Blueberry Oatmeal With Maple Peanut Butter
• Instant Pot Tofu Scramble
• 2 Ingredient Vegan Soy Yogurt
• Instant Pot Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Smokey Lentil Stew
• Alison Roman Chickpea Stew In The Instant Pot
• Moroccan-Style Chickpea Stew
• Instant Pot Lentil Curry
• Vegetable Soup (Italian Farmhouse)
• Instant Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup
• Vegan Bean Burgers
• Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie
• Instant Pot Tofu & Bok Choy
• Vegan Risotto WIth Green Veggies & Fried Garlic
• Instant Pot Jackfruit Biryani 
• Tikka Masala With Chickpeas & Sweet Potatoes
• Instant Pot Vegan Bolognese
• Brown Rice & Cashew Salad
• Instant Pot Vegan Mac & Cheese 
• Instant Pot Ratatouille
• Instant Pot Spiced Black Beans With Onions
• Instant Pot Yellow Rice
• Instant Pot White Beans With Rosemary
• Instant Pot Whole Cauliflower
• Turkish-Style Instant Pot Braised Green Beans
• Cauliflower Air Fry
• Air Fryer Rosemary Potatoes
• Instant Pot Stewed Apples In Mulled Wine
• Orange Spice Cake
• Instant Pot Vegan Chocolate Cake
• Vegan Instant Pot Recipes

Breakfast Vegan Instant Pot Recipes

Blueberry Oatmeal With Maple Peanut Butter

Learn how to use a pot-in-pot method to make the most delicious oatmeal using rolled oats, an oven-proof round dish and a trivet. This is a simple and hands-off way to make a breakfast while getting ready in the morning. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Tofu Scramble

Serve your tofu scramble alongside avocado toast, parfaits, muffins, or all on its own. Its slight Italian vibe makes it versatile beyond the hours of breakfast/brunch, so keep this one in mind for your lunch too. Recipe from Blissful Basil.

2 Ingredient Vegan Soy Yogurt

Not only is this homemade vegan yogurt recipe easy and delicious, but the amazing health benefits of eating live active cultures are phenomenal. Recipe from Vegan Blueberry.

Instant Pot Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

We’re adding protein with a drizzle of almond butter, and extra sweetness with maple syrup and blueberries to these sweet potatoes made in the pressure cooker. Recipe from The Live-In Kitchen.

Soups & Stews

Smokey Lentil Stew

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 the recipe here.

Alison Roman Chickpea Stew In The Instant Pot

Alison Roman's renowned chickpea stew with coconut and turmeric is known for its rich, creamy texture, exotic flavors and vibrant color. Get the recipe here.

Moroccan-Style Chickpea Stew

This stew can be served on its own with some toasted or fresh, crusty bread, or with a side of rice or couscous. It’s a healthy meal with lots of fibre, plant protein and nutrients from tomatoes and spinach. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Lentil Curry

This creamy curry is perfect for a plant-based weeknight dinner for the whole family. It's a thick, stew-like curry that can be served over rice or as is with some crusty bread. Get the recipe here.

Vegetable Soup (Italian Farmhouse)

This detox-friendly soup is filled with veggies, greens and mushrooms. It's a great example of a traditional Italian farmhouse soup. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup

This creamy vegetable soup has a luxurious, velvety texture and delicately sweet and rounded flavor of tender vegetables, spices and a touch of coconut cream. Get the recipe here

Vegan Mains

Vegan Bean Burgers

These delicious, protein-rich vegan burgers are made with navy and pinto for the burger patties. Learn two ways to cook them and to serve them. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie

When it comes to classic comfort dishes, a shepherd’s pie (also known as a cottage pie) always comes to mind. While the traditional recipe uses minced lamb or beef cooked in gravy and baked with a layer of mashed potato on top, this is our vegan version. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Tofu & Bok Choy

This Instant Pot tofu and bok choy dish is steamed together with savory sesame soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic. A simple Japanese-inspired dish that is very healthy and delicious. Get the recipe here.

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. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Jackfruit Biryani 

Kathal Biryani is a tasty Indian rice recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.  You can also use mushrooms, paneer, asparagus or artichoke hearts instead of jackfruit in this recipe. Get the recipe here.

Tikka Masala With Chickpeas & Sweet Potatoes

This Indian-inspired curry is loaded with vegetables and warm spices. Blended cashew cream is used to thicken this tikka masala and give it a creamy, rich texture. Get the recipe on our blog.

Instant Pot Vegan Bolognese

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 the recipe here.

Vegan Sides

Brown Rice & Cashew Salad

Perfect for any season but is especially popular served at a summer picnic or barbecue. You can use the Instant Pot to make the brown rice, which is much quicker than the stovetop method, giving you more time to play and enjoy the sunshine. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Vegan Mac & Cheese 

This Instant Pot vegan 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 the recipe here.

Instant Pot Ratatouille

Making French-inspired Instant Pot ratatouille is quick and easy. You have the option of roughly diced vegetables or a more artistic arrangement to impress your guests. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Spiced Black Beans With Onions

These beautifully spiced Instant Pot black beans with caramelized onions are a fantastic filling for tacos, a protein-rich main with rice, or as a side dish. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Yellow Rice

This homemade Instant Pot yellow rice recipe is free of MSG, additives, and preservatives. It's also naturally gluten-free, made with sweet corn and peas to maximize its nutritional value. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot White Beans With Rosemary

Hearty, flavorful and nutritious, these Instant Pot white beans with rosemary, garlic and olive oil are the perfect example of healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Get the recipe here.

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. Get the recipe on our site.

Turkish-Style Instant Pot Braised Green Beans

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. Get the recipe here.

Cauliflower Air Fry

All you need to make this delicious and super simple air fryer cauliflower are a few pantry spices, a little olive oil, and 15 minutes using an air fryer.  Get the recipe here.

Air Fryer Rosemary Potatoes

This recipe for Rosemary Potatoes is a trusty side dish that you can serve with pretty much anything from meat to fish or vegan sausages. Get the recipe here.

Dessert Vegan Recipes

Instant Pot Stewed Apples In Mulled Wine

If you're a fan of spiced, warm red wine, apple pie or applesauce, you will enjoy our recipe for Instant Pot stewed apples in mulled wine. It's exactly as it sounds - apples stewed with brown sugar in red wine and spices - resulting in soft, sweet, spiced and slightly boozy-flavored fruit (but not alcoholic!). Get the recipe here.

Orange Spice Cake

Spice cake is good any time of the year, but especially around the holidays. This vegan-friendly Instant Pot orange spice cake is super moist because it’s steamed and will remind you of an English pudding. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Vegan Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake but make it vegan and in the Instant Pot! Perfect for when you don't have access to an oven or it's too hot to bake. Recipe from Rainbow Plant Life.

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