It seems everyone's favorite Instant Pot recipes center around meat, and for good reason. The multicooker turns cheap and fatty cuts of meat into tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth hunks of goodness. And because of that, the Instant Pot recipe space is crowded with ideas for Instant pot ribs, bolognese, pot roasts and briskets. But what about vegetarians?
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite vegetarian recipes for the Instant Pot, because it’s not just for meat ― it works wonders on beans, soups and other veggie-friendly dishes too. We’ve got mac and cheese, mujadara, lentil curry, vegetarian chili, creamy rice soups and so much more.
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Pinch of Yum
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup
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Pinch of Yum
Instant Pot Red Curry Lentils
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The Pig and Quill
Smoked Gouda Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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4

Feasting At Home
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup With Harissa
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Pinch of Yum
Instant Pot Cauliflower Curry
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Damn Delicious
Instant Pot Creamy Broccoli Mac And Cheese
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Feasting at Home
Instant Pot Mujadara
Mujadara is a fragrant dish of lentils, rice and Moroccan spices served with caramelized shallots and fresh vegetables.
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Mujadara from Feasting at Home
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Mujadara from Feasting at Home
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Half Baked Harvest
Instant Pot Cacio e Pepe with Crispy Garlic Basil Chickpeas
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10

Half Baked Harvest
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar and Zucchini Soup
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Damn Delicious
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
Just make sure you substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock in this recipe.
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto from Damn Delicious
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto from Damn Delicious
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Half Baked Harvest
Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli
Skip the optional bacon and use vegetable stock for this recipe.
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli from Half Baked Harvest
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli from Half Baked Harvest
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Pinch of Yum
Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
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16

Feasting at Home
Instant Pot Mushroom Stroganoff
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Damn Delicious
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Replace the andouille sausage in this recipe with your favorite vegetarian sausage.
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice from Damn Delicious
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice from Damn Delicious
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Feasting at Home
Instant Pot Chana Masala
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19

Pinch of Yum
Instant Pot Pumpkin Walnut Chili
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The Pig and Quill
Instant Pot Miso Red Bean Stew
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Pinch of Yum
Spicy Instant Pot Carrot Soup
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22

The Gunny Sack
Instant Pot Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash
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I Love Vegan
Vegan Instant Pot Little Potato and Corn Chowder
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Damn Delicious
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
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