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    Home » Recipe Roundups » 10 Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes

    Published: May 18, 2020 · Modified: Feb 3, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    10 Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes

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    10 vegetarian Instant pot recipes you would love. These recipes are quick, thanks to the pressure cooker, they are delicious, nutritious, and perfect for non-vegetarians as well.

    If you are looking for a meatless Monday dinner inspiration, then these instant pot dump recipes are for you from lentil curry to easy rice dishes and more.

    four bowls of food.

    These instant pot recipes from myself and blogger friends have been carefully selected for your convenience, they all use basic pantry ingredients. They are kid-friendly, fuss-free, healthy and highly nutritious.

    Most of these round-up recipes stores well in the fridge and freezer and they reheat nicely as well.

    Instant pot lentil curry

    This curry is not only comforting, but it is also super quick, only takes 5 minutes of active cooking time. It is perfect with boiled rice, naan bread, flatbread or this no-yeast bread.

    a plate of lentil curry and basmati rice with a small side of naan bread.
    Instant Pot Lentil Curry
    Instant pot lentil curry! Creamy red lentil instant pot curry. This simple one pot Indian curry is bursting with flavour and it requires a handful of ingredients. This pressure cooker lentil curry is perfect for a meatless Monday dinner, very comforting and filling. Serve with fluffy rice and warm naan bread.
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    a bowl of instant pot red lentils curry garnished with parsley.

    Instant pot Ratatouille

    This sauce or soup is packed full of flavour and utterly delicious. Ratatouille can be served with pasta or crusty homemade bread. I love it with this homemade garlic bread made with a baguette.

    two bowls of ratatouille on a black napkin.
    Instant Pot Ratatouille (Vegetable Stew)
    Instant pot ratatouille! This is a classic French vegetable stew made in a pressure cooker. This pressure cooker vegetarian recipe is packed with summer vegetables that your body would love. This stew is typically on the stove top but why wait hours for it to simmer when you can have it on your dinner table in 30 minutes. Serve this nutritious stew with crusty homemade bread, pasta or rice.
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    a bowl of instant pot ratatouille vegetable stew.

    Instant pot frittata

    Easy vegetarian frittata that is equally good as a quiche but without the quilt of the crust. This recipe can be served as any time of the day. Serve with salad or potato wedges.

    a plate of fritatta wedge served on a bed of rocket salad and tomatoes.
    Instant Pot Frittata (Instant Pot Egg Bake)
    Instant pot frittata (Egg bake)! Packed full of all the good stuff you will love, fresh veggies, cheese and cream. If you love crustless quiche then this pressure cooker frittata or egg bake (if you prefer) is for you. You can serve and enjoy this egg dish any time of the day, breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Eat it on its own or serve with potatoes or salad
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    instant pot frittata served with salad.

    Instant pot ramen noodles

    Who doesn’t love a good ramen noodle, this recipe is so quick and uses 7 ingredients. It so good, serve it with some boiled eggs.

    a grey bowl with ramen noodles garnished with chopped chillies and green onions. there are two chopsticks placed on the bowl.
    Instant Pot Ramen Noodles
    Instant pot ramen noodles!!! A bowl of this easy pressure cooker vegetarian recipe is what is ordered for a cosy night in. It is quick, easy, packed full of umami flavour and super delicious. A perfect weeknight dinner recipe for a meatless Monday meal.
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    a bowl of instant pot ramen noodles topped with chopped green onions and jalapeno.

    Instant pot rice and beans by Recipe Vibes

    One pot instant pot rice and beans recipe! This pressure cooker rice and beans is full of flavour, easy to cook and absolutely delicious. It makes use of few ingredients and cooks in less than 30 minutes. 

    a white bowl containing boiled rice and red kidney beans.
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    Instant pot couscous

    This pressure cooker couscous is packed with veggies that are good for you. It cooks for zero minutes and makes a perfect weeknight dinner or lunch as well. Serve with some sautéed peppers and onions.

    a plate of vegetables couscous.
    Instant Pot Couscous (Vegetable Couscous)
    Spicy vegetable couscous cooked in an instant pot electric pressure cooker! It is quick, easy and seriously delicious. A perfect side dish or mains for a meatless Monday dinner, totally vegetarian and healthy too. This pressure cooker couscous cooks for zero minutes which makes it a perfect weeknight dinner or lunch as well. Serve with shrimps, chicken or salmon and it can be eaten on its own.
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    instant pot spicy vegetable couscous

    Instant pot vegetable bean soup by Eating Instantly

    This Instant Pot Vegetable Bean Soup is a delicious vegetarian, gluten-free soup recipe that comes together in one pot – and it’s much healthier for you than store bought canned soup! 

    a bowl of vegetable and beans soup.
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    Instant pot chickpeas

    Learn how to how to cook perfect chickpeas in your instant pot with this recipe. No soaking is required for this pressure cooker chickpea. You will get a lot from homemade than you would with canned one.

    cooked instant pot chickpeas in a colander held over an instant pot.
    Instant Pot Chickpeas (No Soaking Required)
    Let me show you how to make chickpeas in your instant pot with this step by step guide. No soaking is required for this pressure cooker chickpeas. Yet you’ll achieve tender and delicious chickpeas at all times. Cooking legumes in your instant pot can’t get easier than this and it tastes better than canned every time. Right, let’s get to it.
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    instant pot chickpeas (garbanzo beans).

    Creamy broccoli soup

    This easy broccoli soup comes together in 10 minutes and you only need a few ingredients to make it. Cream of broccoli soup recipe with no cream in it and yet super creamy and delicious.

    a hand of a man dipping crusty bread into broccoli soup.
    Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe
    Creamy broccoli soup recipe! This easy broccoli soup was made in my pressure cooker (PKP) and you can make it in your instant pot too. It all comes together in 10 minutes and you only need a few ingredients to make it. cream of broccoli soup recipe with no cream in it and yet super creamy. What's not to love?
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    a bowl of broccoli soup and crusty garlic bread.

    Instant Pot Mexican Rice

    This super easy instant pot Mexican or should I say Spanish rice recipe is about to be your favourite side dish of all time. It is bursting with tomato flavour, delicious and made with a handful of pantry staple ingredients.

    a bowl of mexican rice.
    Easy Instant Pot Mexican rice- Arroz Rojo
    This super easy instant pot Mexican rice recipe is about to be your favourite Mexican food of all time. Make this pressure cooker Mexican rice in half the fraction of time it would take on the stovetop. It is bursting with tomato flavour, delicious and made with a handful of pantry staple ingredients. Add this instant pot Spanish rice to the list of side dishes your family would love!
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    a plate of instant pot mexican rice.

    One more recipe for the road

    I know I said 10 instant pot vegetarian recipes, well I think I should add this last one as a bonus.

    what is a good main or side dish without a dessert? exactly, that is why you need this easy instant pot dessert recipe or pudding as we call it here in the UK.

    Instant pot rice pudding

    a small dessert bowl of rice pudding lightly garnished with cinnamon powder.
    Instant Pot Rice Pudding
    Are after a quick and easy dessert that can be served warm or cold, this instant pot rice pudding is the answer you need. Ready in 10 minutes! This simple classic pressure cooker rice pudding is quick, easy, super creamy, tastes amazing and heavenly. Infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, you can’t resist the goodness and richness of this quick dessert. So good!!!
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    Your turn

    Do you like these recipes, which would you be trying first? Let me know in the comment below.

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    Until next time, stay true to yourself, keep cooking and stay safe

    Ajoke x

    Easy Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes

    Ajoke
    Instant pot lentil curry! Creamy red lentil instant pot curry. This simple one pot Indian curry is bursting with flavour and it requires a handful of ingredients. This pressure cooker lentil curry is perfect for a meatless Monday dinner, very comforting and filling. Serve with fluffy rice and warm naan bread.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    natural pressure release 5 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6
    Calories 158 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup red lentils: substitute with green or brown lentil
    • 1 can full-fat coconut milk substitute with low-fat coconut milk
    • ½ cup onions chopped
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seed substitute with ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ tablespoon garam masala
    • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil substitute with ghee, butter or any other flavourless oil
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or use according to preference
    • ½ tablespoon chopped ginger
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 cup Passata

    Instructions
     

    • Turn on the sauté function of your instant pot, add oil and het until hot. Add chopped onions, chopped garlic, chopped ginger and cumin seed and sauté until onion is soft and translucent. Followed by curry powder, red pepper flakes, garam masala and tomato paste and stir to combine. (work fast here so that the spices don’t stick to the bottom of the pan)
    • Add passata (tomato sauce), water, lentil and mix to combine. Make sure you deglaze the pan to avoid getting a burn notice. Finally, add the coconut milk. Spread it on top of the lentil and do not stir.
    • Cover the IP securely with a lid and turn the vent to the sealing position. Select manual or pressure cook and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is completed, leave to natural pressure release for another 5 minutes then carefully do a quick release.
    • Open the lid and stir the curry to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with some white rice or basmati rice. Alternatively, serve with brown rice for a healthier option.

    Notes

    • Tips
    • I used red lentil for this curry and the outcome is usually creamy because of the size of the legume. If you would rather have some texture in your curry, use green or brown lentil and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
    • Substitute full fat coconut milk for light coconut milk.
    • If using light coconut milk, reduce the water to ½ a cup.
    • The curry shouldn't be thin after pressure cooking but if it does happen, continue to cook on saute stirring continuously until desired consistency is achieved. The curry thickens as it cools.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 3mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    1. Kemi says

      May 20, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      They all look delicious. Thanks for including my rice and beans recipe.

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