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The Instant Pot is making it so easy to make healthy and delicious meals quickly. More and more families are choosing a Vegan diet. Many families are not entirely Vegan, but are trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into their meal plan. Here are 30 easy Vegan Instant Pot recipes that you can make right now. This recipe collection features plant-based meals from some of the best recipe bloggers all over the country! Make sure to pin and share with friends who are looking for simple meat and dairy free meals they can make in their favorite pressure cooker!
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Our family loves to find plant-based meals to add into our weekly routine. While we are not Vegan, I have finally convinced my carnivores that even cave men only at meat a few times a week. Because we are already dairy free because of allergies, Vegan meals are really such a great fit for our family. A diet that is primary plant-based meals is not only healthier, but it tends to be much less expensive too! Meat and dairy are typically the most expensive parts of a meal. Skip it a couple times a week! You might just be feeling lighter, healthier, and richer too! We are adding some of these 30 easy Vegan Instant Pot recipes into our schedule for sure!
On the off chance that you do not have an Instant Pot yet, let this be my quick commercial. Instant Pots are an amazing time saver! We use ours almost ever day! We especially love it for soups, beans (from dry in less than an hour!), and large batches to eat throughout the week! I have found that it saves not only time, but money. I feel like the things we make in our Instant Pot are much more flavorful than what we made in our slow cooker. You can purchase one on Amazon – if you have Prime, it can be shipped to your door for FREE!
Easy Vegan Instant Pot Meals
Whether you are Vegan, or just trying to get more veggies into your diet, this round up is for you! These easy vegan instant pot recipes include soups, main dishes, side dishes, and more! Vegan breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options are all here! We love to use our Instant Pot to make meals to last for a few days. Many of these vegan recipes would be great for dinner. Make a little extra and bring it to work the next day. Skip the drive-thru! You will save money, time, and you have avoided meat and dairy a second time! The Instant Pot Vegan “Meatballs” are something we plan on making and putting in the kid’s lunch boxes for school! My kids are not into the idea of going meat free, but I hope to have more fun vegan options so they are more open to the idea.
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Instant Pot Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup by Vintage Kitty
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Instant Pot Leftover Vegetable Soup by Garden in the Kitchen
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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup by Salt and Lavender
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Instant Pot Risotto with Peas and Artichokes by Yummy Mummy Kitchen
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Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili by Yummy Mummy Kitchen
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Curried Butternut Squash Soup by Living Sweet Moments
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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili by Living Sweet Moments
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Instant Pot Adzuki Bean Soup with Miso, Winter Squash, and Kale by Beyond Mere Sustenance
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Pressure Cooker Curry with Potato & Aubergine by The Cook Report
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Vegan Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs by Fried Dandelions
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Mexican Red Lentil Stew by The Cents Able Shoppin
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Instant Pot Vegan Cauliflower Queso by Rebooted Mom
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Barbecue Lentils by rebooted Mom
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Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats by Recipes from Pantry
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Jollof Rice by Recipes from Pantry
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Instant Pot Brown Rice by Recipes from Pantry
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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes by Recipes from Pantry
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Paleo Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower by REuse Grow Enjoy
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Instant Pot Carrot Soup Recipe by April Golightly
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Vegetarian Weight Watchers Chili by Midlife Healthy Living
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Candied Sweet Potatoes in the Instant Pot by Midlife Healthy Living
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Instant Pot Eggroll in a Bowl by You Brew My Tea
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Simple Vegan Potato Soup Recipe by You Brew My Tea
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Vegan Zero Point Crockpot Bean Soup by You Brew My Tea
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Pressure Cooker Carrot Tail Wieners by This Old Gal
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Pressure Cooker Vegetarian Corn Chowder Soup by This Old Gal
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes by Fried Dandelions
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Creamy Broccoli Pasta Sauce by rebooted Mom
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Vegetarian Posole with Beans and Hominy by Recipes for Instant Pot
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Keto Cauliflower Soup in Instant Pot by Recipes for Instant Pot
I love to share recipe round ups like this one. These round ups include amazing recipe bloggers from all over the US! Recipe Round ups are some of my favorite items to share. Don’t miss our Vegan recipe round up, Dairy Free Lunch Rounds ups, and (if you aren’t Vegan) Keto Side Dishes round up. Please make sure to pin and share with friends!
I am so thankful to each and every blogger that was willing to be featured on our Vegan Instant Pot round up. I do hope you will take the time to check out their recipes they shared with us here, but also others on their food blogs. Each blogger granted Highlights Along the Way to share a photo and a link back to their site. Thank you for sharing with us.
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FAQs
The Instant Pot Duo is a fantastic choice that's packed with every conceivable feature. Go with a the three quart unit if you're just cooking for one or two people. If you have a larger family, buy either the six or eight quart model.
Is Instant Pot worth it for vegetarian? ›
This popular countertop appliance can handle everything from healthy meals to cozy soups with ease, making it our go-to for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And, while the Instant Pot might evoke images of beefy stews or meaty, pressure-cooked dishes, it's just as useful for vegetarian recipes.
What potting mix is vegan? ›
Scotts Osmocote and Debco potting mixes (and controlled release fertilisers) that DO NOT use the words organic or natural on their labels do not contain any animal derivatives, making them suitable for vegan-friendly gardening.
What is the best and easiest Instant Pot? ›
The Instant Pot Duo Plus 8-Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, V4 had a nearly perfect score for easy use, and it didn't falter in any other category, either. The control panel was straightforward, with the preset buttons and status updates making it simple to get the cook we needed with the pot's guidance.
What are the disadvantages of pressure cooker food? ›
Disadvantages of cooking food in a pressure cooker
However, starchy foods may form acrylamide, a harmful chemical, when pressure cooked. Consumption of this chemical on a regular basis may lead to health issues like cancer, infertility, and neurological disorders.
What is better than a pressure cooker? ›
Instant Pot: The Modern Marvel
The Instant Pot, often hailed as the modern marvel of kitchen appliances, has revolutionized the way we cook. It's a multi-functional device that combines the features of a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and sauté pan.
Does cooking vegetables in pressure cooker destroy nutrients? ›
Boiling eliminated about 75 percent, but less than half was lost by pressure cooking. Steaming retains more nutrients than either method because the greens aren't dunked in water, allowing nutrients to leach out.
What should you never put in a pressure cooker? ›
Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. The high heat and pressure can cause dairy products to curdle or separate, ruining the texture, taste and flavour of the dish. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers.
What is the disadvantage of Instant Pot? ›
Con– The Instant Pot uses steam under pressure to cook food and not everything is meant to be cooked in the Instant Pot. I attempted a crustless quiche which turned out well but it was too wet and moist to my liking and I prefer to cook it in the oven with dry heat.
What cannot be pressure-cooked? ›
In general, seafood such as fish, oysters, shrimp, muscles and clams are just too delicate for pressure cooking and slow cooking modes.
The pressure cookers used can inactivate up to 1010 CFU/mL bacteria and 107 CFU/mL fungi. The ultimate test for a sterilization device uses the most heat-resistant organisms, commonly Geobacillus stearothermophilus endospores. If the hardiest of microorganisms is killed, than all other microbes should die as well.
Why I don't use an Instant Pot? ›
1. The Instant Pot doesn't cook things as quickly as it seems. While you can supposedly cook recipes such as potatoes, soup, stews, rice, and more in a shorter amount of time, there's a major catch: For most recipes, you have to wait for the machine to properly release the pressure slowly.
Does Instant Pot use a lot of electricity? ›
Instant Pots will draw different amounts of energy based on the setting. For pressure cooking, a standard 6-quart model will draw about 1,000 watts or one-third the energy draw of a big oven. Knowing this, we can determine that in New York State, it will cost you about 17 cents per hour to pressure cook.
Does Instant Pot destroy lectins in beans? ›
Greger of NutritionFacts notes, “Without presoaking, it takes 45 minutes in a pressure cooker to get rid of all lectins, but an hour to make kidney beans edible. So basically… cooking beans to the point where they are considered edible is more than sufficient to destroy virtually all lectin activity.”
What is the difference between Instant Pot and Instant Pot Viva? ›
The Viva has all the same functions as the Duo, minus the Steam function, plus a few extra such as Cake, Egg, Sous Vide, and Sterilize. The Viva has a new EasySeal Lid that automatically sets to seal for pressure cooking, whereas the Duo lid is set manually. Both models come with the same accessories.
Is Instant Pot stainless steel or aluminum? ›
For those who are on the lookout for a cooker that is easy to use and quick to prepare food, an aluminium pressure cooker would be the best option. However, if you prefer getting healthier and heavy-duty kitchenware, there is no doubt that a stainless steel cooker will be the apt choice for you.
What is the difference between Instant Pot and Instant Pot air fryer? ›
Although both can take the fuss out of cooking some meals, these two appliances have many differences. Air fryers help crisp up food that you may otherwise cook in a deep fryer, while Instant Pots cook meals that need a liquid element like stews, soups and rice.