Want to eat more plant-based meals? These Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes are for you! They’re quick, easy and perfect for meal prep.
Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes
Whether you plan for Meatless Mondays in your weekly meal plan or you’re trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, these vegetarian recipes are so easy to make in the Instant Pot.
They’re a hands-off way to get a healthy dinner on the table and they’re proof that you don’t need meat to create delicious and satisfying meals. I rounded up my favourite vegetarian recipes with everything from flavourful rice bowls to comforting soups.
Grain Bowls and Rice Dishes
Use your Instant Pot to make these filling grain bowls and rice dishes! Try a variety of curries, risottos, and meal prep bowls.
Instant Pot Farro {+Bowl Idea}
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Farro is super easy to make, and comes together in just 15 minutes. Read on for ideas of how to serve this superfood grain!
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Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Dal {Curried Lentil Stew}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Dal is a hearty Indian-inspired curried lentil stew that's bursting with flavour and delicious spices – plus, it's vegan!
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Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2421IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 6mg
Easy Instant Pot Chana Masala {Chickpea Curry}
30 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Chana Masala is a delicious vegetarian recipe – it's a tomato-based Indian chickpea curry that's hearty and comforting with lots of spice!
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Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2010IU | Vitamin C: 10.4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3.9mg
The Best Instant Pot Spanish Rice
30 minutes
This is the most flavorful Instant Pot Spanish Rice, and it comes together in just one pot with a few pantry staples and frozen vegetables.
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Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3676IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
Spring Pea Instant Pot Risotto
30 minutes
This Spring Pea Instant Pot Risotto is super easy to make – it’s rich and creamy with spring peas, asparagus and fresh parmesan cheese!
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Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1562mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1300IU | Vitamin C: 22.3mg | Calcium: 740mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto is a delicious, rich and creamy rice dish that's vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes or less!
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Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 1mg
Soups
These vegetarian soup recipes are so good! I promise you won’t even miss the meat in them.
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is a hearty yet healthy soup full of veggies and cheddar cheese that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.Â
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Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 56.1mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Instant Pot Vegetable Bean Soup
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Vegetable Bean Soup is a delicious soup that comes together in one pot – it’s much healthier than store-bought canned soup!Â
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Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Tomato Soup is super creamy and delicious and requires only pantry staples, though can you add fresh basil for extra flavor!
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Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Taco Soup (Vegetarian + Gluten Free!) via The Girl on Bloor
This Instant Pot Taco Soup is a delicious vegetarian, gluten-free version that is filled with fibre and protein – make it for a busy weeknight dinner or enjoy it as your weekly meal prep!
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Instant Pot Turmeric Lentil Soup {Vegan} via The Girl on Bloor
This Instant Pot Turmeric Lentil Soup is a vibrant vegan soup made with immunity-boosting turmeric that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
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Pasta
The Instant Pot is perfect for making pasta! These vegetarian-friendly recipes are fantastic weeknight dinners.
Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Pasta {15-Minute Meal}
15 minutes
This creamy Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Pasta is a delicious twist on the classic dip – best of all, it takes only 15 minutes!
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Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1203IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Pasta {Perfect Every Time!}
15 minutes
Here's how to make perfect Instant Pot Pasta every time, using whole wheat or white pasta – plus, a bonus Caprese pasta salad recipe!
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Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
The Creamiest Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is the very best out there! It's loaded with three types of cheese and is super velvety and creamy thanks to a few secret ingredients!
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Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 493mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta via Cook with Manali
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta made in the Instant Pot makes an easy meal for busy days. You only need 20 minutes to make this creamy pasta and all in one-pot!
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Vegetarian Fajita Pasta via Piping Pot Curry
Loaded with veggies & lots of flavor, Vegetarian Fajita Pasta is a favorite dinner. Make this one-pot pasta in the Instant Pot or Stovetop.
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Sides
Complement any main with one of these yummy side dishes! They’re a great way to get more veggies in your diet.
Instant Pot Black Beans {No Soak + Bowl Idea}
1 hour 10 minutes
These Instant Pot Black Beans are SO easy and there's no soaking required! Read on for my bonus Tex Mex Black Bean Burrito Bowls recipe.
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Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 1518mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 5mg
Lemon Herb Instant Pot Green Beans
25 minutes
This is the easiest way to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans every time – they're tender-crisp, seasoned with lemon, garlic and herbs.
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Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
Easy Instant Pot Baby Potatoes
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Potatoes are seasoned with garlic, paprika, thyme and chili powder – they're the best side dish ready in just 2 minutes!
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Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Corn on the Cob is SO easy and turns out perfect every time – plus I've included a bonus Mexican street corn seasoning for you to try!
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Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
Perfect Instant Pot Asparagus {Tender-Crisp}
20 minutes
This Perfect Instant Pot Asparagus is much easier to make than you think, and comes together with a delicious lemon, garlic & parmesan seasoning.
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Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes {Super Creamy}
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the creamiest, most delicious mashed potatoes you'll ever eat – and they're ready in just 20 minutes thanks to your pressure cooker!
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Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 6mg
