My Instant Pot is probably my favorite kitchen gadget. It’s just so convenient. Everything is all in one pot, to reduce washing load, and your meals are ready to eat in virtually no time at all.
And there’s certainly no shortage of recipes out there to use it with. But as you know, on this website, we focus on healthy, good for the plant, vegan foods and recipes.
So with that in mind, I’ve been looking all over the internet to pick out what I believe to be 15 of the best vegan Instant Pot recipes out there.
I’m going to summarize them for you now, and give you all the links, so you can make them at home, and even try one today.
Get those taste buds ready, because things are about to get very, very tasty!
I’d like to kick things off with this superb sample of Moroccan Cuisine.
It’s made with healthy vegetables such as sweet potato, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, and celery. And it’s loaded with wonderfully aromatic
Moroccan spices, including cumin, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, paprika, and cayenne pepper. And to add a little sweetness, there’s also a splash of maple syrup – yum!
It also happens to be freezer friendly, so it’s perfect for meal prep.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This lovely Asian inspired instant pot dish is a breeze to make and can be ready to eat in as little as 20 minutes – perfect for a busy weeknight!
It’s packed with healthy veg, such as green onions, carrots, bean sprouts, snow peas, zucchini, and radish.
Then of course you’ve got the customary rice noodles, and for flavor you’ve got the likes of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and crunchy peanuts.
I like it served with a squeeze of fresh lime juice!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
It has plenty of filling, satisfying ingredients, such as sweet potato, black beans, quinoa, and bell peppers. And for heat and spice there’s jalapeño, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, and minced garlic cloves. There’s also corn and fire-roasted tomatoes.
What’s more, it’s ready to eat in as little as 25 minutes!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Indian Tikka masala is a classic takeout dish. But this version is 100% vegan and is simple enough to make in your own home in your instant pot.
It features tender cauliflower served in a spicy tomato sauce, made with non-dairy yogurt, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, maple syrup, and a host of different spices, including garam masala, turmeric, chili, cumin, and coriander.
Better yet, it’s ready to eat in just 22 minutes and is only 196 calories per serving.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
A burrito bowl is basically the guts of a burrito laid out in a bowl. And because there’s no tortilla, it’s gluten-free and lower in carbs than your standard burrito.
This version doesn’t require many ingredients. It’s simply red onion, diced bell peppers, ground cumin, quinoa, salsa, and black beans. And it’s ready in just 25 minutes.
I love it served with a dollop of guacamole and lime wedges!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
The instant pot is perfect for making chunky soups, such as an Italian minestrone.
This version is vegan, using ingredients such as penne pasta, legumes, diced onion and carrot, garlic cloves, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of chili flakes and black pepper to taste.
I love it served with a doorstop sized piece of crusty bread!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
It’s a perfect dish for breakfast, because it gives you plenty of carbs for energy, but it’s low GI, which means it won’t make your blood sugar spike.
It features such flavorful ingredients as maple syrup, almond butter, blueberries, chopped pecan nuts, and chia seeds. And it’s only 369 calories per serving!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Jackfruit is an excellent meat alternative! It has a texture that can be likened to beef or pork, but can accommodate the flavor of whatever it’s cooked in.
And it’s great in this instant pot curry recipe, which features tasty, easy to source ingredients such as curry powder, jalapeño, minced garlic cloves, fresh ginger, diced tomatoes, coconut cream, and more.
It takes a while to cook, but it’s 100% worth it!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Why not take the opportunity to make a tasty vegan dessert dish in your instant pot, as per this recipe?
It’s delicious, a super creamy rice pudding, made with the likes of coconut milk, cashew/almond milk, short grain white rice, cardamom, and coconut sugar, and shredded coconut. And it goes great with a garnish of chopped pistachio nuts.
I can’t decide if I prefer it hot or cold – they’re both really nice!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Going vegan does not necessarily mean that you have to give up sloppy Joe’s, if you use a recipe like this one. Instead of ground beef, it’s got lentils, which have a very similar texture.
For this recipe you can use either green or brown lentils, and there’s also bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce, chili powder, maple syrup, vegan Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, ketchup and more. I love it served in a toasted bun with red onion and avocado.
It takes a while to cook, so you might want to leave this for a rainy weekend.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
If you haven’t used your instant pot for oatmeal before, what are you waiting for? And this is the recipe to do it with!
It only requires a handful of ingredients, and it tastes amazing! There’s steel-cut oats, plant-based milk, water, sea salt, ground cinnamon, mashed ripe bananas, and natural peanut butter. I love it served with extra sliced fruit!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
It features vegan cream cheese, fresh strawberries, vanilla extract and more to deliver a luscious and indulgent dessert!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Wrap Up
I’m sure you’ve had a great time scrolling through all the different recipes, but I can assure you that you’ll have even more fun when you try them out and taste them – bon appétit!
Hi, I’m Eve Mason and I’ve been a vegan since almost five years now.I can honestly say that veganism has changed my life for the better.The past few years I’ve been on a quest to find affordable vegan friendly food.Fortunately, meat-free alternatives have now become available in most supermarkets, which has made my life a lot easier.
I love cooking at home, but for those who don’t like cooking at all, there are more and more restaurants that offer vegan options as well nowadays.
I hope you enjoy my website and have fun preparing your own homemade vegan meals.
