Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes

Looking for a good meatless Instant Pot recipe? I have 37 Instant Pot vegetarian recipes to share with you today!

The Instant Pot is a great tool to make vegetarian soups and pasta dishes. In addition there’s not a better tool than the Instant Pot to cook dried beans, peas, lentils, wheat berries, barley, quinoa and other grains. If you’re looking to incorporate more vegetarian Instant pot dishes into your diet I’ve got several ideas to get you started!

Note: Some cheeses are not vegetarian, including Parmesan cheese. You can buy supermarket versions of vegetarian Italian-style hard cheeses. Just check the label to be sure it is vegetarian.

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans—flavorful quinoa with salsa, black beans and sliced avocado. A fast and easy Instant Pot vegetarian recipe.

Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans

Instant Pot 3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese–creamy, cheese mac and cheese with toasted panko breadcrumbs on top.

3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Parmesan Rice—creamy rice with a punch of flavor from cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. This rice is made quickly and is a great summer Instant Pot vegetarian recipe or side dish.

Tomato Basil Parmesan Rice

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese–if you’re looking for a lower calorie and lower carb way to enjoy mac and cheese this recipe is for you. Spaghetti squash is cooked quickly in your electric pressure cooker and then a cheesy sauce is stirred in with the squash strands to make a comforting meal.

Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Lentil Stew–a comforting bowl of stew that can be make vegan or can be made with smoked sausage. Lentils cook so quickly in the electric pressure cooker! The leftovers make a great lunch the next day too.

Lentil Stew

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Parmesan Tortellini Soup–a creamy tomato basil soup with cheese tortellini that is made quickly in your electric pressure cooker. You won’t miss the meat when you eat this Instant Pot vegetarian recipe for dinner!

Tomato Basil Parmesan Tortellini Soup

More Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes…

Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Potato Salad

Instant Pot Cran Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

Instant Pot Mashed Ranch Cauliflower

Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Potato Salad

Instant Pot Homestyle Vegetables

Instant Pot Feta Dill Sweet Potato Mash

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot White Bean Garlic Hummus

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Instant Pot Hummus

Instant Pot Ranch Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice

Instant Pot Cafe Rio Black Beans

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Green Chilies

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I used a 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. I love this Instant Pot because it has the yogurt making function which I use almost weekly. It has two pressure settings (high and low), and there are also little slots in the handles so that you can rest the lid there instead of putting it down on your counter-top.

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FAQs

Can you Slow Cook something and then pressure cook it? ›

Generally, if your slow cooker meat, soup, or stew recipe calls for 8 hours on the low setting or about 4 hours on the high setting, it should be fully cooked in about 25 to 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. For chicken or turkey, use the 15-minute poultry button.

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Why not to use Instant Pot as slow cooker? ›

If you are interested primarily in slow cooking, you should buy a dedicated slow cooker. They're more reliable with a range of slow-cooker recipes than an Instant Pot. We found Instant Pot multicookers specifically could not successfully slow-cook dense, high-volume recipes such as beef stew or pot roast.

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Is Instant Pot worth it for vegetarian? ›

The Instant Pot is awesome at cooking some of our favorite vegetarian staples, from perfectly cooked dried beans to tender, well-seasoned spaghetti squash, and smooth and creamy hummus. And as we've learned, it has the potential to make meal prep sessions a little easier, and even save time in the kitchen.

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Is slow cooking or pressure cooking healthier? ›

Is cooking in a pressure cooker healthy? Yes, cooking in a pressure cooker is healthy. Unlike a slow cooker, which cooks foods for a long time at a lower temperature, pressure cookers do use high heat when cooking - but not for a long time. This means that most of the nutrients won't be lost.

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Does pressure cooking taste as good as slow cooking? ›

There is no difference in taste, provided the food is seasoned equally. The issue here is texture, and the time it takes to cook. A pressure cooker will cook very quickly, and depending on the cut of meat can take up to 1/2 the time or less. The food will come out very tender, also.

Does Instapot work well as slow cooker? ›

Update the cooking time: Instant Pots are designed to cook much faster than slow cookers, so you'll need to adjust the cooking time accordingly. As a rule of thumb, you can cook most slow cooker recipes in an Instant Pot on high pressure for one quarter of the slow cooker time.

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Which is better a crockpot or slow cooker? ›

If you're planning to cook your meals mostly when you're not home or overnight, then sticking to a Crockpot might be a better choice, since the heat distribution is more even and there is no need to stir at all.

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What is the equivalent of 8 hours on low in slow cooker? ›

Cooking Conversions for Slow Cookers

Traditional Oven or Stovetop Low	Low Slow Cooker Setting (about 200°F)	High Slow Cooker Setting (about 300°F)
15-30 minutes	4-6 hours	1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours
35-45 minutes	6-8 hours	3-4 hours
50 minutes- 3 hours	8-10 hours	4-6 hours

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Why did Instapot go out of business? ›

“In particular, tightening of credit terms and higher interest rates impacted our liquidity levels and made our capital structure unsustainable,” Mr. Gadbois said. Instant Brands said in a statement on Wednesday that the new financing would allow the company to continue paying workers, vendors and suppliers.

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Is a slow cooker worth it for vegetarian? ›

Many of our meat-based recipes can be easily made vegetarian by removing or substituting the meat for a veggie alternative, and there are certain ingredients and recipes that are perfect for veggie slow cooking! You don't need to pre-cook any of your vegetables, the slow cooker will do it all!

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Is a pressure cooker good for vegetarians? ›

If you're a vegan or vegetarian and count on a host of typical veg foods such as beans, grains and vegetables as the basis for your diet, then meet your new best friend: the modern pressure cooker.

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Can you speed up slow cooking? ›

Placing aluminum foil over the content of the slow cooker or placing it over the top of the crock with the cover placed on top of the foil will speed up the cooking process.

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Can crockpot be used as pressure cooker? ›

A crockpot is a slow cooker that uses moist heat to cook food over a long period of time. A pressure cooker, on the other hand, uses high pressure and steam to cook food quickly. The two appliances have different designs and safety features, and it would not be safe to attempt to convert one into the other.

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Why is slow cooking better than pressure cooking? ›

Here are some of the top benefits of slow cookers: Slow cookers can take less fashionable cuts of meat and really make something special. They offer the advantage of adding extra depth to your cooking. Adding red wine, herbs & spices to the slow cooker can take your dish to another level.

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Does pressure cooking or slow cooking make meat more tender? ›

Both slow cookers and pressure cookers do a good job of tenderizing tough meat, but each makes meat more edible in a different way. A pressure cooker is an enclosed pot with a lid that locks to form an airtight seal.

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