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Instant Pot Vegan Recipes

Easy Instant Pot Vegan Recipes: Flavorful, Healthy, and Quick

Key Takeaways

AspectDetail
ConvenienceInstant Pot cooking reduces preparation and cooking time.
Health BenefitsVegan recipes are rich in nutrients and low in cholesterol.
VarietyA diverse range of recipes from main dishes to desserts.
Family-FriendlyRecipes that are enjoyable for all ages and dietary preferences.
SustainabilityVegan cooking supports environmentally friendly practices.
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Introduction

Embracing a vegan lifestyle or looking for quick, healthy meal options?

Instant Pots are revolutionizing the way we cook, especially for vegan recipes.

They offer a hassle-free method to prepare delicious and nutritious meals with minimal effort.

In this article, we will explore a variety of Instant Pot vegan recipes that are both time-saving and mouth-wateringly good.

Why Choose Instant Pot for Vegan Cooking?

Quick and Efficient

Instant Pots dramatically reduce cooking time, making them perfect for busy lifestyles.

They are ideal for cooking beans, grains, and vegetables, staples of a vegan diet, in record time without compromising on nutrition or taste.

Diverse Recipe Options

From hearty stews to light salads, the versatility of the Instant Pot means you can cook a wide range of vegan dishes. 

It’s a one-pot solution for multiple courses, from appetizers to main courses and even desserts.

Easy to Use and Clean

With user-friendly interfaces and easy-to-clean components, Instant Pots simplify the cooking process, making vegan cooking more accessible to everyone, regardless of their kitchen skills.

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Must-Try Instant Pot Vegan Recipes

Main Dishes

Explore the world of vegan main dishes with options like Vegan Chickpea Spinach Curry or Instant Pot Vegan Recipes to Take the Hassle Out of Cooking. 

These recipes are not only nutritious but also rich in flavors that will delight your palate.

Side Dishes

Enhance your meals with side dishes like those in Sheet Pan Vegan Side Recipes. 

These simple, yet delicious recipes complement any main dish perfectly.

Desserts

Indulge in guilt-free desserts with recipes like Vegan Christmas Cookie Recipes and Vegan Pumpkin Dessert Recipes. 

These treats prove that vegan desserts can be just as indulgent as traditional ones.

an Instant Pot surrounded by an array of colorful and fresh vegan ingredients like vegetables, legumes, and spices, creating an enticing and vibrant scene.

Tips for Perfect Instant Pot Vegan Cooking

Getting the Right Consistency

Adjust the liquid content for dishes like curries or stews to ensure your meals are neither too dry nor too soupy.

Spices and Seasonings

Experiment with various herbs and spices to find your preferred flavor profile. Instant Pots can intensify flavors, so start with smaller amounts and adjust as needed.

Cooking Times

Different ingredients require different cooking times. Familiarize yourself with cooking times for various grains and legumes to achieve the best results.

Conclusion

Instant Pot vegan cooking is an exciting journey into a world of diverse, flavorful, and healthy meals. 

With these recipes and tips, you’ll discover that preparing vegan meals can be enjoyable and effortless. 

Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just starting, these Instant Pot recipes will inspire your culinary adventures.

Explore more vegan delights at Your New Foods and continue your journey towards a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.


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Vegan Instant Pot Recipes

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Quick And Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Lo Mein

Quick And Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Lo Mein

Vegetable lo mein is a popular Asian dish and also kid-friendly. This instant pot vegetable lo mein recipe is better than a takeout. It is a perfect vegan, one-pot, dump-and-go recipe when you are looking to make a meal in under 30 minutes or for meal planning.

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

This is the perfect starter recipe if you have never used your Instant Pot or pressure cooker! Make a weekly batch and enjoy the lot of dishes you can create!

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Smoky, sweet, savory, and slightly spicy, you’re going to absolutely love these Vegan Sloppy Joes! They cook up quickly in the Instant Pot for an easy dinner the whole family will love!

Instant Pot Potato Carrot Medley

Instant Pot Potato Carrot Medley has flavor to spare and all in under 30 minutes. So simple you can have your favorite vegetables anytime you want.

Instant Pot Seitan

Make your life easier by trying this Instant Pot Seitan that tastes like beef and is super versatile for any dish including stir fry, lunch meat, and steak!

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Vegan Instant Pot Gluten Free Recipes

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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice – Chipotle Copycat

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice – Chipotle Copycat

You only need 4 ingredients and a few minutes to make this Chipotle Copycat Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice. It is the perfect side dish for Mexican dishes, Asian dishes and great for weekly meal prep. Suitable for vegan, gluten free and dairy free diets.

Lobia Dal - Black Eyed Peas Curry

Lobia Dal - Black Eyed Peas Curry

Lobia masala or black eyed beans curry is a simple dish for weeknights. A Lobia daal is also known as rongi daal. Vegan gluten free curry which can be paired with rice or roti as per your choice.

Coconut Milk Pulao in Instant Pot (Vegan)

Coconut Milk Pulao in Instant Pot (Vegan)

Coconut pulao is a healthy, wholesome, and delicious rice-based dish. This vegetable and rice casserole is naturally gluten-free and vegan. Made without onion and garlic, this easy coconut pulao can be customized to add vegetables of your choice.

Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup (Mexican)

Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup (Mexican)

This Mexican Spiced Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup is easy, comforting, smooth and creamy with just a handful of ingredients. It is a great Low Carb Soup recipe for weeknight dinners. suitable for people following a Low Carb, Vegan, Paleo or Gluten-free diet.

Instant Pot Mexican Pinto Beans (GF, Vegan, Pantry Meal, No Soak)

Instant Pot Mexican Pinto Beans (GF, Vegan, Pantry Meal, No Soak)

If you’re looking for the best filling, flavorful homemade Instant Pot Pinto Beans Recipe, then look no further. With no need to pre-soak the beans and full of healthier every pantry staples, you can have dinner on the table in about an hour! Suitable for vegan and gluten free diets.

Instant Pot Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma)

Instant Pot Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma)

This Indian kidney beans curry or Rajma is comfort food to enjoy with rice. You can make this red kidney bean curry so easily in the instant pot. This is a vegan and gluten-free recipe.

Instant Pot Whole Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils)

Instant Pot Whole Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils)

Whole masoor dal (brown lentils) is a delicious and comforting dal that is very easy to make and is ready in 30 minutes (with only 15 minutes of hands-on time). Made in an Instant Pot, this wholesome dal is vegan, gluten-free, and paleo diet-friendly. This one-pot meal is a very good source of plant-based protein.

Mexican Black Beans – Instant Pot, Stove Top

Easy Mexican Black Beans made from scratch using Instant Pot. Hearty, flavorful, high in protein and fiber rich dish. Serve it with some rice for a complete meal or as an accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dish. This recipe is no-soak, vegan, gluten-free.

Vegan Thai Green Curry

Vegan Thai Green Curry

This instant pot Thai green curry recipe with tofu is vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with veggies. It can be adapted to use vegetables of your choice. Thai curry is comfort food and can easily be made for lunch or dinner in the instant pot in under 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Coconut Milk Pulao + Video + Stove Top Method

Instant Pot Coconut Milk Pulao + Video + Stove Top Method

Coconut Milk pulao in Instant pot is so easy and quick to make. This an easy and delicious south Indian rice made with coconut milk, few spices and vegetables in Instant pot or Pressure cooker or in a normal saucepan. This is a vegan and gluten-free dish.

Vegetable Pulao (Instant Pot Recipe)

Vegetable Pulao (Instant Pot Recipe)

Vegetable pulao in the instant pot is a fragrant, fluffy and very satisfying rice dish that is made for busy weeknights. Basmati rice, mixed vegetables of your choice plus a few whole spices come together in a one-pot recipe that will be a sure hit at the dinner table! Vegan, gluten-free and ready in 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Stuffed Squash + Video Tutorial {Vegan, Keto-Friendly, Gluten-Free}

Instant Pot Stuffed Squash + Video Tutorial {Vegan, Keto-Friendly, Gluten-Free}

This recipe for Instant Pot Stuffed Squash is full of classic fall flavour. Healthy, hearty and so easy to make, it’s the perfect meal for those chilly autumn nights.

Palak Dal or Dal palak or Spinach dal is a popular dal in India that is very comforting and highly nutritious. This instant pot dal palak is a lifesaver on busy weekdays which can be made in a pressure cooker or slow cooker too. vegan & gluten-free that can be served as a soup or side with rice or roti.

One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

A favorite weeknight family dinner recipe, this 5-ingredient one pot chicken parmesan pasta is done in about half an hour. 

If you’re looking for easy chicken recipes for dinner with few ingredients, you’ve come to the right place!

Instant Pot Chana Masala Recipe (Use oilve oil for Vegan Version)

Instant Pot Chana Masala Recipe (Use oilve oil for Vegan Version)

Chana Masala is a popular Indian dish made with raw chickpeas that are soaked overnight then and cooked in a flavorful and delicious combination of onions, tomatoes, and spices. Gluten-free and vegetarian, we’re saving time and making this chana masala recipe in the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Methi Rice

Methi rice is a simple one-pot rice-based dish made with fenugreek leaves. It is gluten-free, vegan, healthy and a powerhouse of nutrients. This mildly spiced pulao is made with just a handful of spices and ready in 20 minutes (with 5 minutes of hands-on time) when made in an Instant Pot. This is one of the easiest ways to include green leafy vegetables in your diet.

Instant Pot Kung Pao Chickpeas

Instant Pot Kung Pao Chickpeas

Instant pot kung pao chickpeas is a vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly Chinese recipe and served for lunch or dinner. Kung pao chickpeas is made with stir fry vegetables, spicy sauces, and chickpeas.

Vegan Instant Pot Corn Chowder

Vegan Instant Pot Corn Chowder

This vegan Instant Pot Corn Chowder is simple, healthy, and utterly divine. Make from frozen or fresh corn, this delicious, hearty meal is great for meal prep and makes for an easy, nourishing meal. Stovetop instructions also provided.

Quick and Easy Instant Pot Pumpkin and Plantain Curry {Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo}

Instant Pot Pumpkin and Plantain Curry is the must have fall dish! Full of delicious autumn flavours like pumpkin with African influence from the plantains.

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Vegan Instant Pot Soup Recipes

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Instant Pot Mulligatawny Soup (Vegan)

Mulligatawny soup is a creamy and rich curried soup that originated from South Indian cuisine and has been adapted to suit western tastebuds. It is really simple to make in an Instant Pot and is a set-and-forget recipe that is ready in 20 minutes.

Instant Pot Vegetable Barley Soup

Instant Pot Vegetable Barley Soup

Instant Pot Barley Soup is an easy,nutrient-rich, satisfying, soup made with loads of vegetables. This chunky soup is made FAST in the Instant Pot with mushrooms, leeks, carrots, pearl barley, and a flavorful broth. Dinner served in less than 60 minutes!

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Instant Pot Vegan Split Pea Soup

Instant Pot Vegan Split Pea Soup. How to make a delicious plant based split pea soup in your electric pressure cooker. You don’t have to be a vegetarian, vegan or plant based follower to enjoy a bowl of instant pot yellow split pea soup. It is one of those delicious veggie loaded instant pot soups that we should all enjoy.

Instant Pot Potato Soup

Instant Pot Potato Soup

This instant pot potato soup is the best recipe for vegan stew ever. It’s full of flavor and packed with delicious red bliss potatoes.

Minestrone Soup Instant Pot

Minestrone Soup Instant Pot

Minestrone Soup Instant Pot style is rich and loaded with vegetables. It only takes 25 minutes and is a vegan Italian minestrone soup recipe so you are sure to reap the healthy benefits.

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Vegan Instant Pot Stew Recipes

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Instant pot Creamy Potato Coconut Stew

Instant pot Creamy Potato Coconut Stew

Creamy, hearty, easy — what’s not to love? This cozy Instant pot Creamy Potato Coconut Stew is sure to become your new go-to family dinner.

Instant Pot Vegan Stew with Cauliflower

Chicken Fajita Bake with Cashew Cream Sauce

Easy to pull together with just 6 simple ingredients, this instant pot vegan stew is tomatoey and light, and the perfect vegan vegetable stew for transitioning out of winter. It cooks in only 5 minutes, with minimal prep needed, so it’s an ideal meal for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve it as it is, or with thickly sliced bread or your favourite grain.

Instant Pot Vegetable Stew

This Instant Pot Vegetable Stew is the ultimate vegan comfort food. The potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and peas are cooked in a thick, savory tomato broth to keep you warm and cozy during these cold fall and winter months.

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Instant Pot Vegetable Korma

Instant Pot Vegetable Korma

Vegetable korma is a mildly spiced medley of vegetables in a creamy masala base. Flavorful, hearty, and deliciously healthy, this veg korma has a silky and luscious sauce made with cashew and coconut milk. Made in an Instant Pot, this vegan curry is ready in less than 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with roti, naan, or rice.

Spinach Dal In Instant Pot + Video

Spinach Dal In Instant Pot + Video

Spinach Dal or Dal Palak is a one-pot meal made with spinach and red lentil, moong dal and with basic spices. It is a healthy and nutritious curry. Making this dal in the instant pot is very easy and quick – It will be done in 20 minutes. This protein-rich dal is served with plain rice, chapati /roti.

Instant Pot Lentil Curry

Instant Pot Lentil Curry

Instant Pot Lentil Curry. How to cook curried green lentils in the instant pot pressure cooker. Loaded with vegetables, tomatoes, green lentils, and spices, this is a fantastic healthy vegan detox curry for lazy weeknights.

Butternut Squash And Chickpea Curry With Spinach (Instant Pot And Stovetop)

Butternut Squash And Chickpea Curry With Spinach

Butternut squash and chickpea curry with spinach is a healthy, vegan and quick curry recipe made in the instant pot or stovetop. Put it together in a bowl with brown rice and some green chutney and you’ve made yourself a complete meal.

Vegan Yellow Lentil Dal Tadka

Vegan Yellow Lentil Dal Tadka

This easy and quick to make vegan yellow lentil dal tadka is super comforting, creamy and flavorful! Ready in 30 minutes, making it a great quick weeknight dinner to have. Both instructions for stovetop and Instant pot included.

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Vegan Instant Pot Chili Recipes

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Hearty, delicious sweet potato and black bean chili that comes together in under 30 minutes! Loaded with hearty black beans, fire roasted veggies, sweet potatoes and mildly spicy poblano pepper. One-pot recipe for a warm and hearty bowl on a cold, blistery night!

Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili (vegan)

Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili (vegan)

You’ll love how full of flavor this easy Instant Pot Vegan Chili is! It’s made with two secret ingredients, salsa Verde and pumpkin which add so much flavor and great texture without extra effort on your part. My whole family loves this meal and yours will too!

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