These are the 15+ best Vegetarian Instant Pot recipes that you absolutely must try now! I don't care if you're not vegetarian, and I don't care that it's not Meatless Monday at your house.
These Vegetarian recipes are extremely tasty, nutritious, and because you're making them in your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker, you know they will be fast.
And let's be honest, since they're my recipes, you also know they will be stupid simple.
What more can you possibly need in order to be convinced?
15+ Best Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes You Need to Try NOW!
18. How To Make Paneer
This home made Indian soft cheese is great for use in a variety of vegetarian dishes as a source of protein, and it's so easy to make your own at home. Learn how to make paneer in the Instant Pot and on the stovetop.
17. Edamame Salad With Quinoa
Enjoy a delightfully filling and refreshing Edamame Salad With Quinoa as a complete and nutritious meal! It's full of plant protein and is easily made with your Instant Pot.
16. Ethiopian Cabbage and Potatoes
This vegan Ethiopian Cabbage And Potatoes is an easy, approachable Instant Pot dish for all to enjoy. This easy Atakilt Wot is as vibrant and pretty as it is delicious.
15. Rice and Dal
This is the easiest way to get rice and dal cooked at the same time. Pressure Cooker Rice and Dal is Indian comfort food made easy. Once you learn how to make rice and dal at the same time in your Instant Pot, putting together a nutritious dinner will be easy as—well as dal and rice! It's something that most Indian families make for every meal, so you know it's gotta be good
14. Dal Makhani
Make restaurant-style Indian Dal Makhani at home in your pressure cooker but without spending all dang day on it. I mean don't get me wrong. It's TOTALLY worth spending half the day cooking this Dal Makhani. But why? Why do that, making it the old-fashioned way, when you could just let your Instant Pot do all the work for you?
13. Eggplant Bharta
Make a traditional Indian Baingan Bharta or Eggplant Bharta in your pressure cooker or Instant pot. What insane person tries to make baingan bharta, a dish known for its distinctive smokiness, the delicate charring that comes from broiling, in an Instant Pot? Me. That’s who. And you should make it too.
12. West African Peanut Stew
On a cold day, there is absolutely nothing better than this West African Groundnut Stew! It’s nutty and delicious and is the perfect comfort food! And with fall and winter right around the corner, this recipe will make a perfect weeknight dinner recipe to keep you warm! Very easy to make vegetarian. I originally made it with chicken but you absolutely don't have to. I'd use butternut squash, potatoes, and other hardy vegetables.
11. Aloo Gobi
Short Hindi Lesson folks. Aloo = potatoes, Gobi = Cauliflower. Now you know. Aloo Gobi is a pretty standard dish at most Indian Restaurants, but it’s actually quite a staple for home cooking as well. Learn how to make this delicious vegetarian Instant Pot recipe at home so you can enjoy it too!
10. Cream of Mushroom Soup
Instant Pot Cream of Mushroom soup–or rather, SPICY cream of mushroom soup–tastes like the canned soup you may have grown up with, except with a twist. It’s gluten-free and it has just a little kick of spice from one ingredient. And since it's not from a can, it's SO much better!
9. Blackeyed Peas with Spinach
If you're looking for a quick vegetarian Instant Pot recipe, this is the recipe for you! It's a deliciously nutritious vegetarian dish that's done in less than 15 mintues. And who doesn't love a dish that's quick, easy to make and delicious?
8. Kenyan Kunde
Instant Pot Kenyan Kunde is a nutritious recipe with black-eyed peas and peanuts that makes a yummy, filling vegan recipe in your pressure cooker. This recipe takes advantage of the Instant Pot's ability to make beans without having to pre-soak them. And that means less time spent preparing the food and more time available for enjoying it!
7. Bamyeh Okra and Tomatoes
Mediterranean Bamyeh Okra and tomatoes is a great quick and vegan option and a fast way to make an okra stew in your Instant Pot or Pressure cooker. I know, I know. You hear Okra and you think slimy. This is not slimy. And it's oh so delicious!
6. Palak Paneer
If you ever thought of making Indian Palak Paneer or Spinach with Paneer was complicated, here’s the recipe that will convince you otherwise. And if you're not familiar with Indian Palak Paneer, do yourself a favor and familiarize yourself by making this recipe in your Instant Pot. You'll thank me later.
5. Coconut Tomato Soup
This deliciously warming, comforting and spicy Coconut Tomato Soup is another delightful vegetarian Instant Pot recipe you can make quickly and with minimal effort. It's a simple dump and cook recipe that's great for those weekdays when you don't really have the time to cook something long-winded!
4. Chickpea Soup with Greens
This summer soup is filled to the brim with chickpeas, rainbow chard, and yellow summer squash. Garlic and parsley give it a fresh taste for a chickpea soup everyone can enjoy. Not to mention it's done in under 30 minutes!
3. Cauliflower and Cheese
This Instant Pot Cauliflower and Cheese recipe is a creamy, delicious side dish that you can make in your pressure cooker for the ultimate low carb comfort food! It's gives you all the delicious cheesiness of mac and cheese without all those pesky carbs. It's a win win situation that you're sure to love.
2. Cherry Clafoutis
Vegetarian doesn't mean just vegetables, and this Instant Pot Cherry Clafoutis drives that point home like no other. It's an easy yet elegant French dessert you can make right in your Instant Pot! It's super easy to make so you can impress your friends with a fancy French dessert without having to break a sweat.
1. Vegetarian Butter “Chicken”
This is the vegetarian version of my famous TwoSleevers Butter Chicken recipe, so it's no surprise to see it topping the list of my 15 Best Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes. It has all the delicious flavors of the original in an irresistible vegetarian version that you're sure to love!
So there you have it! 15 of the best vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes that you absolutely, positively HAVE to try. But don't take my word for it, get to cooking and try them for yourself!
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