Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes - 365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking (2024)

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

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Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes

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!

Instant Pot Mexican Stuffed Peppers–bell peppers are stuffed with brown rice, black beans and salsa and cooked perfectly in your electric pressure cooker.

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Instant Pot Penne in Cajun Mustard Cream Sauce–a quick and easy weeknight meal. With options to prepare it with andouille sausage or vegetarian you can make everyone happy.

Penne in Cajun Mustard Cream Sauce

Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce–this Instant Pot vegetarian recipe for spaghetti sauce is so delicious you’ll be licking your plate. The funny part is that it only takes a handful of easy ingredients and a few minutes in your pressure cooker.

Easy Spaghetti Sauce

Instant Pot Colorful Wheat Berry Salad–Wheat berries with a lime dressing, black beans, avocados, grape tomatoes, red peppers, jicama, red onion and cilantro. It’s got the crunch, the chewiness and the bright flavors all in one salad.

Wheat Berry Salad

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Parmesan Orzo–orzo pasta is tossed with fresh basil, garlic, halved cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese for a vegetarian instant pot meal.

Tomato Basil Orzo

Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese–creamy, cheesy pasta with fresh spinach and chopped artichokes is a perfect way to indulge while sneaking in some greens.

Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Creamy Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes–easiest to make polenta ever, thanks to your electric pressure cooker! Creamy polenta is served hot with balsamic drizzled roasted tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic and then topped with tart goat cheese. A perfect Instant Pot vegetarian recipe that will leave you feeling satisfied.

Creamy Polenta

Instant Pot Spinach Mushroom Pesto Pasta–an easy, tasty and fast meatless meal of your favorite type of pasta enveloped in a basil pesto sauce with plenty of sauteed mushrooms and spinach.

Spinach Mushroom Pesto Pasta

Instant Pot Santa Fe Beans and Rice–brown rice, kidney beans and black beans are simmered with salsa, corn and seasonings in your electric pressure cooker. The beans and rice are topped with garlic lime sour cream and grated cheddar cheese.

Santa Fe Beans and Rice

Instant Pot Pasta Primavera–A vegetarian pasta and vegetable dish. Rigatoni pasta is cooked quickly in your pressure cooker along with tomatoes, fresh green beans, carrots, mushrooms, garlic and zucchini. The whole dish is tossed with grated parmesan cheese.

Instant Pot Pasta Primavera

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup–thick and creamy, with loads of fall flavors. This healthy soup is made quickly in your electric pressure cooker. It tastes great served with crusty bread or a handful of garlic croutons.

Butternut Squash Soup

Instant Pot Cheesy Enchilada Rice–brown rice is pressure cooked with enchilada sauce and spices in minutes and then topped with sharp cheddar, diced avocado and a wedge of lime.

Cheesy Enchilada Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans and Rice–the easiest and tastiest rice ever! Brown rice is cooked in flavorful salsa with garlic salt, a bay leaf and cumin. Canned black beans make this recipe very convenient. And my favorite part is a squeeze of lime juice and a dollop of sour cream on top.

Mexican Black Beans and Rice

Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto–Creamy, no fuss and no stir risotto made in just a few minutes in your electric pressure cooker.

Parmesan Risotto

More Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes…

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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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What Pressure Cooker Do You Use?

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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Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes - 365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking (2024)

FAQs

Do you leave the vent open on an Instant Pot when slow cooking? ›

What Venting Setting Should I Use to Slow Cook in My Instant Pot? If you use the normal lid, make sure the value is set to venting because we are not trying to build up pressure to use this setting. You could also use the Instant Pot glass lid accessory, but you may already have a pot lid that will do the job.

Should the keep warm light be on when slow cooking Instant Pot? ›

Once the cooking time is set, the Instant Pot will heat and once fully heated, the cooking time will begin. After the cooking time elapses, most models will default to keep warm (be sure it is selected by hitting the keep warm button if not lit up.)

Is it better to slow cook or high pressure? ›

If you enjoy prepping your meal in the morning and letting it cook all day so that it's ready by dinner time, go with a slow cooker. Conversely, a pressure cooker might be the better option if you want an easy way to make healthy meals without much planning.

What's the difference between a Crockpot and a slow cooker? ›

When we look at the material, it's evident that slow cookers and Crockpots consist of the same three components: Glass lid, pot, and heating element. However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot.

Should the vent be open or closed when pressure cooking? ›

If the vent on a pressure cooker is left open, it will never pressurize since a very-tighly-closed pot is essential to building *and holding* enough steam to create pressure. (A *bit* of pressure might result from leaving a vent open on a lidded pot of any kind, but that's not the same as “pressure cooking.”)

Can you open a slow cooker during cooking? ›

Keep the lid on.

Do not lift the lid or cover unnecessarily during the cooking cycle. Each time the lid is raised, the internal temperature drops 10 to 15 degrees and the cooking process is slowed by 30 minutes.

What temperature is low on a slow cooker? ›

What temperature is 'Low' on a slow cooker? Most slow cookers have two slow cooker temperature settings. The 'Low' cook setting reaches temperatures between 164-182°F (reaching a peak of around 205°F after 4 hours).

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

What happens if you slow cook on high instead of low? ›

Foods take different times to cook depending upon the setting used. Certainly, foods will cook faster on high than on low. However, for all-day cooking or for less-tender cuts, you may want to use the low setting.

Is 3 hours on high the same as 6 hours on low slow cooker? ›

If a dish usually takes: 15-30 mins, cook it for 1-2 hours on High or 4-6 hours on Low. 30 mins – 1 hour, cook it for 2-3 hours on High or 5-7 hours on Low. 1-2 hours, cook it for 3-4 hours on High or 6-8 hours on Low.

Can you Slow Cook and then pressure cook? ›

Modify the Cooking Time

Trial and error indicates that if a meat-based dish can be cooked in 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high in a slow cooker, it can be cooked in an electric pressure cooker in about 25-30 minutes.

How much does it cost to run a slow cooker on low for 8 hours? ›

At the time of writing, and in accordance with the current energy price cap, it will cost you around 4p to run a slow cooker for an hour. For eight hours, this will set you back roughly 35p.

What is the conversion time for a slow cooker? ›

General conversion times

If you have a recipe that cooks in the oven for around 15 to 30 minutes, then you'll need to allow between 4 to 6 hours on low, or 1 ½ to 2 hours on high in your slow cooker.

Can you cook chicken on low for 8 hours? ›

A whole chicken should be cooked in a slow cooker, such as a Crock-Pot, on high for 2.5 to 3.5 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the thigh temperature reaches 165 degrees and the juices run clear. You can set your slow cooker to either low or high when cooking bone-in or boneless chicken thighs.

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