I’m using my Instant Pot almost on a daily basis; apart from my blender, it is now my most frequently used kitchen gadget. Therefore, I now have a bunch of vegetarian Instant Pot recipes.

If you are busy, which most moms are, then having an Instant Pot is a great idea. You can set the Instant Pot and go attend to something else. It even keeps the dish warm for hours!

What Is An Instant Pot?

An Instant Pot is seemingly a magical multipurpose cooker that has transformed cooking for me. Instead of having to have 3 or more separate alliances, the Instant Pot functions as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, and even more.

It even has a Sauté function so I can prepare my onion and garlic base before cooking soups, stews, and curries. There is almost nothing I can’t throw in my Instant Pot! I find it so useful I actually own multiple Instant Pots of different sizes.

Is An Instant Pot A Pressure Cooker?

Yes, the Instant Pot technically is a pressure cooker since it includes that function. I feel safer using it as well, since it has built in safety measures not seen in the older pressure cookers I used back in the day.

A pressure cooker is so intimidating, especially for young or beginner cooks. This is unfortunate, since pressure cooking is so useful for foods that would normal take a longer amount of time to cook.

Instead of soaking beans overnight, they can be cooked in less than an hour to tender perfection. For this reason, I’m so glad that there is now a device that can make cooking feel more accessible to everyone.

Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes

I have already mentioned my profound appreciation for my Instant Pot, so it should come as no surprise that many of my recipes are made in the Instant Pot. It is especially useful for cooking soups, stews, and brown rice.

Many people may be used to seeing one pot dishes containing meat in the Instant Pot. Since meat tends to take longer to cook, it’s a no brainer as to why an Instant Pot would come in handy.

But what about for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who eats lots of plant based meals? Is an Instant Pot still a smart investment? ABSOLUTELY!

As you will see in this list, you could very well find yourself using your Instant Pot every single day!

Instant Pot White Bean Soup

Instant Pot White Bean Soup is a cozy and healthy soup made with dry great northern beans. You don’t need to presoak the beans! Just add the ingredients to the instant pot and get your delicious soup. It is perfect for an everyday dinner and will feed the whole family.

Instant Pot Potato Soup

What is better than a bowl of hot, steaming, flavorsome, and comforting classic instant pot potato soup? It is easy to make, vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and utterly delicious. Try it and drown in its goodness!

Instant Pot Vegan Chicken and Dumplings

This amazing Instant Pot Vegan Chicken And Dumplings is so easy to prepare, full of flavor with soy curls, soft fluffy gluten-free dumplings, carrots, celery, in a delicious broth.

Instant Pot Jamaican Stew Peas

This hearty Instant Pot Jamaican Stew Peas recipe is the perfect taste of the Island, with delicious Kidney Peas cooked in coconut milk, thyme, allspice and topped with dumplings.

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Still, the best Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas stew I ever had is so hearty, smoky, and warming. It is simple to prepare in the pressure cooker because there is no need to soak. Make this for the holidays and your New Year’s Eve celebration.

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

This Instant Pot Pinto Beans recipe is so tasty with simple ingredients, a Southern pinto bean recipe made vegan, made in the Instant pot without soaking beans.

Instant Pot Black Beans

Easy Instant Pot Black Beans that are so flavorful, and quick because no soaking is required. Black beans are affordable and versatile.

Instant Pot Vegan Chili Mac and Cheese

This Instant Pot Vegan Chili Mac And Cheese is the best one-pot comfort dish ever, it is warming and flavorful, elbow pasta, kidney beans, onion, garlic, bell pepper, spices cooked in flavorful broth, finished off with vegan shredded cheese. So hearty and satisfying.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

This easy Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot) version is creamy, fluffy and flavorful.  Rich and creamy  Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are vegan, gluten-free, and delicious served with gravy.

Instant Pot Lentil Curry

Lentil curry is a delicious vegan curry made with lentils. The curry is jam packed with the health benefits of lentil and the flavors of curry powder, thyme, scotch bonnet, along with the creaminess and richness from coconut milk.

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry

This instant pot Chickpea Curry recipe is so flavorful, and it’s a quick and easy weeknight meal that is warming and satisfying.

Make the most outrageously delicious Punjabi style Chana Masala at home with simple ingredients, chickpeas, tomato, garlic, and aromatic spices.

Instant Pot Jackfruit Potato Curry

This Instant Pot Vegan Jackfruit with Potato Curry recipe is so amazing and flavorful, made with simple ingredients it will be a favorite of yours as it is of mine.

Instant Pot Curried Black Eyed Peas

This is easy to prepare Black Eyed Peas Curry Recipe that is so simple yet flavorful. It melts in your mouth with the warming spices and it is very hearty, perfect to serve on a chilly night. Both stovetop and ‘no soaking’ Instant Pot versions are included. Serve a bowl of this curried black-eyed peas, also called lobia curry, with rice, quinoa, roti, or cauliflower rice.

Instant Pot Vegan Mexican Meatball Soup

This Instant Pot Vegan Mexican Meatball Soup is my version of the popular, Mexican meatball soup albondigas. Flavorful meatless black bean balls are added to a simple tomato-based broth with celery, carrot, and potato and seasoned with oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and cilantro. The bonus is this soup is also gluten-free.

Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

This Instant Pot Vegan Red Lentil Soup is so easy to prepare. It is hearty, comforting and so easy to prepare! Made with red lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, celery, herbs, and gluten-free pasta.

Instant pot red lentil soup

Instant Pot Vegan Split Pea Soup

There is nothing like a warm bowl of Instant Pot Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe for a cold winter’s day with carrots, celery, potatoes, and a smoky Southern Flavor.

Instant Pot Southern Vegan Butter Beans

Enjoy this flavorful Instant Pot Southern Vegan Butter Beans, flavorful butter beans also known as lima beans, cooked in a smokey delicious broth reminiscent of soulful southern cuisine.

Brown Basmati Rice in an Instant Pot

Learn how to easily prepare the Brown Basmati Rice Instant Pot version, it is flavorful, easy to make, and a gluten-free option. Whether it is lunch or dinner, you can serve it with anything you like. It is a delicious, fluffy, and healthier alternative.

Instant Pot Quinoa

Instant pot quinoa is not just delicious but is super easy to cook. It is vegan, healthy, and goes well with almost everything. Whether it is lunch or dinner, cook quinoa in an instant pot to save time and enjoy its many benefits.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

This Instant Pot Mexican Rice recipe is so easy to prepare and it tastes amazing. With its simple and healthy ingredients, cooking doesn’t get easier!

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Learn how to easily prepare Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash in minutes. Tender spaghetti looking strands of squash ready in minutes to be tossed with your favorite sauce. Substitute this healthy, low calorie, low carbohydrate, keto, vegan, gluten-free vegetable for pasta.

Instant Pot Candied Yams

Indulgent Instant Pot Candied Yams are so easy to prepare and delicious, vibrant orange yams cooked in a vegan caramel sauce with just the right amount of spice, perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving feast.

Instant Pot Brown Rice Pudding

This Instant Pot Brown rice pudding is a healthier version of the classic rice pudding. Short grain brown rice, pressure cooked with coconut milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg with added raisins.

Instant Pot Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Now you can make creamy, flavorful Instant Pot Cornmeal Porridge in minutes. It is so fast and easy to prepare, and you will end up with perfect cornmeal porridge for breakfast that doesn’t stick to your pot bottom!

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